Eberhardt, Gobi, born March 29th 1852, at Hattersheim near Frankfort; pupil of Dietz, Heermann and Wilhelmj. He was leader at Berne and Bremen, paid successful visits to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy, and since 1884 has been active in Hamburg as soloist, professor and author. He has composed studies, violin solos, piano pieces and songs.
Eck, Joh. Friedrich, born 1766, at Mannheim, date of death not known; one of the best 18th century players; lived in Munich and Paris. His brother
Eck, Franz, born 1774, at Mannheim, was Spohr’s instructor, member of the Munich orchestra, and violinist at the Imperial Court in St. Petersburg; he died insane at Bamberg in 1809.
Eichhorn, Ernst and Eduard (brothers), born April 30th 1822, and Oct. 17th 1823, respectively, appeared as prodigies from 1829 to 1835. Both found positions in the Coburg orchestra. Ernst died June 16th 1844.
Ernst, Heinr. Wilh., born 1814, at Brünn, died Oct. 8th 1865, at Nice; pupil of Mayseder; was mostly occupied in making concert tours, everywhere causing a profound sensation. Composed, amongst other pieces, a concerto pathétique, Elegy, “Otello” fantasia, and Hungarian variations.
Ferrari, Domenico, born at the beginning of the 18th century; pupil of Tartini. He passed in Vienna for a great violinist, also exercising his profession in Stuttgart and Paris. In 1780 he was murdered.
Fiorillo, Federigo, born 1753, at Brunswick, date of death not known. His 36 violin Caprices are celebrated.
Fischer, Johann, born in the middle of the 17th century, in Swabia, was one of the first German violinists who made a reputation. He was, at the beginning of the 18th century, Capellmeister at Schwerin, and died in 1721 as Capellmeister to the Margrave at Schwedt.
Fleischhauer, F., born July 24th 1834, at Weimar, pupil of Joachim and Laub, since 1865 Court leader at Meiningen.
Fontaine, Antoine Nicolas Marie, born 1785, at Paris; pupil of Kreutzer; travelled much, and lived in Paris since 1825.