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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators. : With several wood engravings from photographs of the works of Stradiuarius, Guarnerius, Amati, and others, 1880
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1failed to appreciate Mr. Chappell's scheme, but the enterprising director, nothing daunted, continued his course, and has now the gratification of being besieged in his citadel at St. James's Hall, from the commencement of the season to its close.
3Before closing our remarks on the progress of Violin playing in England, we have still to mention a few other names in connection with this subject. Henry C. Cooper is a Violinist who takes rank with the chief representatives of the English Soloists, and during a long professional career has achieved much success. He set on foot, together with his coadjutors, M. Sainton, Hill, and Signor Piatti, the Quartett Association, the concerts of which were given at Willis's Rooms during several seasons. The career of Mr. John Carrodus, has been watched by his brother artistes with much interest. As a pupil of Herr Molique, he gave early signs of exceptional talents; it was felt that he must inevitably come to the front; all that was predicted, and even more, has come to pass. He now has a commanding position among the foremost Violinists of our time, both as a soloist and leader. With the names of Messrs. Henry and Alfred Holmes, I come to the close of the English branch of the subject. The brothers Holmes attracted the notice of Spohr, who was so delighted with their abilities that he composed and dedicated three Duets for two Violins to them. Mr. Henry Holmes settled in London some years since, and has been successful both as a player and a composer.
5I have not found it convenient to refer to the German school of Violin-playing previous to this, on account of its distinctive character. The Italian school
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