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ON THIS DAY | Composer & Violinist Henri Vieuxtemps Was Born in 1820

By The Violin Channel

February 18, 2021

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A protege of Charles de Bériot, he is remembered as one of the celebrated violin virtuosi of the 19th Century

Belgian composer and violinist Henri Vieuxtemps was born on this day in 1820.

His major contributions to the string repertoire include 7 violin concertos, 2 cello concertos, 3 string quartets, a viola sonata and a variety of virtuosic show pieces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF2WXGTTrlM&showinfo=0&autohide=1

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