Person | Born | Died | Gender | Person ID | ||
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Eugène Arnold Dolmetsch | Le Mans | 1858 | Haslemere | 1940 | M | P0939 |
Instrument(s) | Professional group | Social status | Social sphere | Why is the person listed? |
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Violero | Artisan | Maker Maker (violero) Modern maker (after 1900) |
Years active | Place active | Century | Region |
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Haslemere | 20cent | England |
Eugène Arnold Dolmetsch (24 February 1858 - 28 February 1940), was a French-born musician and instrument maker who spent much of his working life in England and established an instrument-making workshop in Haslemere, Surrey. He was a leading figure in the 20th century revival of interest in Early Music.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Dolmetsch