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Musical notes. I. The great composers. II. Violinists and the violin. III. The violin and its history, 1869
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1by a fine tone, elegance of expression, much fire, and varied style.
3For some reason, not easily explained, this great artiste, very early in his career, abstained from the practice of solo playing in public. Moreover, his stay in the French capital was abruptly terminated by the revolutionary outbreak of 1790, when he took refuge in England. His début in London at Salomon's concerts was as successful as that at Paris. The perfection of his playing was beyond all praise. Several years afterwards, the Philharmonic Society having been established, Viotti took his place in the orchestra, alternately as principal and subordinate.
5But, in the mean time, having been suspected of engaging in political intrigue, he was, about the year 1795, expelled the British dominions, whence he betook himself to Holland, finding refuge in Schönfeld, a secluded spot near Hamburg. Declining all offers to play in public, he now devoted himself exclusively to composition. In 1801 we again find
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