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the history of the violin, 1864
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1ing he required none. Diana was angry at this, and resolved to be revenged, and as Rolla was preparing a concerto for some approaching ceremony, he watched him closely when he was practising, and thus learned his best passages. Three days before the intended performance, Diana gave notice that he was going to play in the church, as was then the custom in Italy. Professors and amateurs flocked to hear him, and among them Rolla; when, what was his surprise and annoyance, to hear all the best subjects and passages he had been so carefully studying, played off by Diana as his own.
3Jarnovick, or Giornovick, born at Palermo in 1745, was another fine performer, though it is said somewhat deficient in tone. There was, however, no deficiency in his self-estimation. "My dear Viotti," says he on one occasion, "it must be admitted that only we two know how to play on the violin." He was of dissipated habits, and irritable temper; on one occasion he quarrelled with St. George, the celebrated fencer, who was also a fine violinist, and struck him, when St. George with great moderation told him he admired his talent too much to fight with him. He once advertised a concert at Lyons, with six francs for admission, but nobody came. He was irritated, and adjourned it till the next day, reducing the price to three francs, and a crowd of people consequently came. After waiting for some time it was found he had left the place, no doubt taking the money with him. Another anecdote is told of his breaking a pane of glass in the shop of Bailleux, the music-seller, for which he was required to pay thirty sous; he offered three francs, but Bailleux having no change, Jarnovick said, Never mind, and breaking another pane, added, We are quits now. Kreutzer, born at Versailles 1766, was
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