Henri Vieuxtemps

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1820 – 1881

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Who was Henri Vieuxtemps?

Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps was a Belgian composer and violinist. He occupies an important place in the history of the violin as a prominent exponent of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. He is also known for playing upon what is now known as the Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesu, a violin of superior workmanship.

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Born
Feb 17, 1820
Verviers
Also known as
  • Vieuxtemps, Henri
Nationality
  • Belgium
Profession
Died
Jun 6, 1881

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on July 23, 2013

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