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Henri Vieuxtemps, Belgian violinist and composer (died 1881)

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Henri Vieuxtemps

Belgian composer and violinist

Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps was a Belgian composer and violinist. He occupies an important place in the history of the violin as a prominent exponent of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. He is also known for playing what is now known as the…
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February 17

Day of the year

February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.
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