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Violinist & Composer Ole Bull Died On This Day [ON-THIS-DAY]

By The Violin Channel

August 17, 2016

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Norwegian violinist and composer Ole Bull died on this day in 1880 – aged 70

Norwegian violinist and composer Ole Bull died on this day in 1880 – aged 70.

Bull is remembered as one of the preeminent virtuosi of the 19th Century - often likened to Paganini.

He became extremely famous and wealthy in his day - eventually acquiring a large collection of fine 'golden period' instruments and stately homes.

OLE BULL | CANTABILE DOLOROS E RONDO GIOCOSO | CHARLIE SIEM & LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL7QMoMTKWk&showinfo=0&autohide=1

OLE BULL | THE HERDGIRL'S SUNDAY | ARVE TELLEFSEN

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