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Celebrated violinists, past and present; ("The Strad" library), 1897
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1tenth year with no idea whatever of a virtuoso's career; but then he suddenly renounced the violin in favour of the violoncello, which instrument he taught himself without the aid of a master. Nevertheless his solitary efforts were so far crowned with success that in course of time he was able to play Romberg's violoncello concertos. Arrived however at this standard of capability, he renounced the violoncello in turn to devote himself once more to the violin. His study of the larger instrument was not without its advantages, since it enabled him to develop the powers of his left hand and also gave him a more powerful bow-arm. Later he himself was wont to say that his fine, broad, full tone on the violin was attributable entirely to his practise on the violoncello. (Verb. sap!)
3In 1810 he was appointed first violin at the Lemberg Theatre; and at the same time he frequently appeared in concerts, now as a violinist, anon as a violoncellist! Two years later he become conductor of this Theatre, a post which offered immense difficulties to him owing to his neglected education, since he had to study the operas to be performed, in German, French, or Italian; nor could he play the pianoforte, and so the rehearsals had to be directed with the violin. But even this latter had its advantages, for Lipinski used to play two parts together when feasible, and from this habit he acquired his great command over double-stopping.
5During his busy life as a theatrical conductor, Lipinski found plenty of time for the composition of overtures, operettas and violin solos. In order to devote himself to the theory of composition he resigned his theatrical post in 1814 and remained free until 1817.
7The fame of Paganini, which flew on wings through the length and breadth of Europe, stirred Lipinski so that he determined to proceed to Italy to hear the great player, and if possible to profit thereby. In Piacenza he met Paganini who was on the point of giving a concert there. Apparently he was the only one of those present who applauded the first adagio played by the
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