Artôt, Alexandre-Joseph (Montagney)

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Artôt, Alexandre-Joseph (Montagney) (b Brussels, 1815; d Ville d'Avray, Paris, 1845). Belg. violinist. Made many world tours. London début 1893 at RPS concert, playing his own Fantaisie for vn. and orch. Composer for vn. and for chamber combinations. Uncle of Désirée Artôt.

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