Composer for the Violin, Henri Vieuxtemps

Just been invited to a virtual exhibition.  The invitation explains itself:-

[You are invited to] "our virtual exhibition on the life and works of Henry Vieuxtemps (1820-1881).  The Music Department of the Royal Library of Belgium holds the largest collection of scores by the famous 19^th century Belgian violinist and composer.  The exhibition gives a chronological survey of his career and features numerous unpublished documents including autograph scores, letters and illustrations. Available languages: French and Dutch." 

Visit it here.
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Contact details:-

Bibliothèque royale de Belgique - Koninklijke Bibliotheek van België
Section de la Musique - Muziekafdeling
Boulevard de l'Empereur 4 - Keizerslaan 4
B-1000 Bruxelles - Brussel
Belgique - België
T. +32-(0)2-519.56.63
F. +32-(0)2-519.57.60

Musical Limericks no.7 (Strings)

The old violinist

The old chap who played violin

Was dreadfully, painfully thin;

And his delicate hands

Couldn't fold music stands,

Lest he damaged his papery skin.

Viola with Attitude

A posh gent who led the violas

Had solid gold put in his molars;

His flashy gold teeth

Lit the music beneath,

And set off his cape, gloves and bowlers.

Musical Limericks no.1 (flute, oboe, clarinet)

Musical Limericks no.2 (bassoon)

Musical Limericks no.3 (trumpet, horn)

Musical Limericks no.4 (Piper, by James Beaton)

Musical Limericks no.5 (tuba, trombone)

Musical Limericks no.6 (saxophone)

Musical Limericks no.7 (violin, viola)

Musical Limericks no.8 (cello, double bass, timpani)