Zimmermann, Louis

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Zimmermann, Louis (b Groningen, 1873; d Amsterdam, 1954). Dutch violinist and composer. Member, Concertgebouw Orch., 1899–1904. Taught vn. at RAM 1904–11. Leader, Concertgebouw Orch. from 1911. Soloist in modern concs. Wrote vn. conc., chamber mus., and cadenzas for Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart concs.