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FAMOUS VIOLINISTS OF TO-DAY AND YESTERDAY, 1909
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1to which the emperor added an imperial crown, as a recognition of his talent.
3He now became a pupil of Léonard, and after three years' study he appeared in many concerts, travelling throughout Europe and England, and being received with enthusiasm. About 1880 he visited America, but his career ended shortly after, as he fell a victim to dissipation.
5Dengremont was compared with Sarasate and Wilhelmj, but all that could be said about him was that he might have developed into a player of their rank. As it was, he disappointed his admirers, and died while still quite young.
7Of the many violinists who have made their home in the United States there are few whose accomplishments better entitle them to a position among celebrated violinists than Mr. Franz Kneisel.
9Mr. Kneisel was called to Boston to fill the position of concert-master of the Boston
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