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Scan 154
Chats on violins, 1905
6 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 130. See the scan on archive.org.
1sidering it to be far superior. Monsieur Vuillaume, after hearing Paganini's pupil, Sivori, play on a Stainer, was also greatly struck with its wonderful and sympathetic quality of tone. Both Savart's and Vuillaume's opinions are highly flattering to Stainer, but the most thorough appreciation of Stainer's fiddles, was offered by the renowned Count Von Trantmannsdorf. Here is the romantic story.
3In 1756 Count Wenzel of Trantmannsdorf, Master of the Horse to the Emperor Charles VI., once received the honour of a visit from that monarch, accompanied by King Frederick William of Prussia, and other princes. He was most lavish in his expenditure, among other things engaging the well-known Faustina and her companion, Mauro Allesi, to perform before his Royal guests.
5At this time Prince Wenzel of Lichtenstein was sent as ambassador for the Emperor Charles VI., to the Court of France, and he asked Count Von Trantmannsdorf to allow him to take with him the two famous virtuosi, George and his brother Nicholas Stezitsky, then in Von Trantmannsdorf's service. The latter consented. Now
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