Series · 28 Jan 2021Musicosophy 12. Nietzsche (right up) against Wagner- 1:27:13A mixed-race violinist, first intended recipient of the Kreutzer Sonata, which he premiered by sight-reading (name not recalled during the session).
Bridgetower
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Who is this?George Augustus Polgreen Bridgetower (11 October 1778 – 29 February 1860) was a British musician, of African and Polish descent. He was a virtuoso violinist who lived in England for much of his life. His playing impressed Beethoven, who made Bridgetower the original dedicatee of his Kreutzer Sonata after they presented its premiere performance.
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Series · 28 Jan 2021Musicosophy 12. Nietzsche (right up) against Wagner
Series · 15 Dec 2020Musicosophy 6. The Jazz Variation... by Beethoven- 29:18Mixed-race violinist, adored, friend of Beethoven; though at odds with him, premiered the sonata by sight-reading over his shoulder.