Romberg, Andreas Jakob. (1767-1821)

Original 1814 Concert Program

Original broadside for a concert held on October 22, 1814 at the Aula Leopoldina of the University of Wroclaw in Poland. The concert was held under the direction of the composer and violinist Andreas Jacob Romberg and the pieces presented were composed by him. Approx. 20 x 23 cm. Center toned from prior mounting, edges uneven, else fine.

"Ger. violinist and composer. Played at Concert Spirituel, Paris, 1784. Tours of Europe 1784-96 and member (with Beethoven and Ries) of Bonn electoral court orch. 1790-3. Lived in Hamburg. 1801-15.Court cond., Gotha, from 1815. Wrote 8 operas and operettas, choral mus., 10 syms., incl. Toy Symphony, 20 vn. concs., 19 str. qts., etc." (Oxford Dictionary of Music) (11985)
Program, unsigned
Classical Music