Hermann Rosendorff

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Hermann Rosendorff

Hermann Rosendorff (1860–1935) was a violinist, composer, and music educator.[1] He was born in Berlin, and arrived in Australia in 1879.

By 1887 Hermann Rosendorff was first violin in J. B. Hickie's Theatre orchestra,[2] and he enjoyed a career of thirty years involvement with His Majesty's Brisbane.[3][4]

Hermann Rosendorff is also remembered for conducting the J. C. Williamson productions over a thirty-year span[citation needed].

Shortly after his arrival in Brisbane, Rosendorff gained recognition for his violin performance.[5]

As well as being a performer, Hermann Rosendorff taught violin, and arranged and composed for piano and violin.[1]

Personal

Rosendorff married Genevra Hartley Hutchinson on 21 November 1883.[6]

Hermann Rosendorff's eldest daughter Fanny Turbayne (née Rosendorff, 1885–1969) was also a composer.

Rosendorff died in Queensland on 6 January 1935, survived by his widow, five daughters and four sons.[3]

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