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around 1872. She had the violin for a months trial and the first big concert that she played the violin was in the St Georgeâs Hall in
Bradford. HallĂ© asked George to listen to how the violin sounded from different parts of the hall. Upon Georgeâs confirmation that âIt sounded wonderful and if Madame
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in 1846 when Henri came to Leeds. George enlisted the aid of friends to contact
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George had an extensive collection of musical instruments, including many violins and bows, and had been collecting for over 45 years at the time of his death. The following violins are known to have been in George
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Initially his family wanted him to take up law and he started with a solicitor in Leeds with an office on
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Described as âundoubtedly the largest and most valuable collection of bows in the worldâ his collection of bows included many from
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play the 'Lady Hallé, Ernst' violin Mr
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Haddock was brought up in a musical family with most members playing instruments. His brother Thomas
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Andrew Fountaine had acquired both in the early 19th century and kept both in a double case. Upon hearing
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