Mayseder, Joseph, born Oct. 26th 1789, at Vienna, died there Nov. 21st 1863; pupil of Schuppanzigh; was leader in the Imperial orchestra. He composed many violin pieces, quartetts, &c.
Mazas, Jacques Féréol, born Sept. 23rd 1782, at Bezières, died 1849; pupil of Baillot; was teacher in Paris Conservatoire.
Meerts, Lambert Joseph, born 1802, Brussels, died there May 12th 1863; pupil of Habeneck, Lafont and Baillot; taught in the Brussels Conservatoire. He published a violin school, and studies.
Mestrino, Nicolo, born 1748, at Naples, died 1790, Paris, as leader of the orchestra at the Opéra Italien. He began as a street player, underwent imprisonment on account of some foolish prank, and during his confinement advanced his technique.
Meyer, Waldemar, born Feb. 4th 1853, at Berlin; pupil of Joachim, was from 1873-1881 first violinist in the Court orchestra, Berlin, then went on tour. His brother Felix is Royal Kammervirtuos, and an accomplished violinist.
Milanollo, the sisters Therese and Maria, born Aug. 28th 1827, and June 19th 1832, respectively, at Savigliano near Turin. They were regarded as juvenile prodigies during the years 1839-1846. The younger died in 1848 in Paris, the elder retired into private life in 1857.
Mildner, Moritz, born 1813, at Turnitz, Bohemia, died Dec. 4th 1865; was teacher in Prague Conservatorium, and leader at the theatre.
Molique, Wilhelm Bernhard, born Oct. 7th 1802, at Nuremberg, died May 10th 1869, at Cannstadt; pupil of his father and of Spohr. He was leader at Munich and Stuttgart, made many concert tours, and composed many violin pieces, &c. (His 5th concerto has been frequently played by Mr. Carrodus, and his oratorio “Abraham” was, for a time, in favour. Tr.)
Mori, Nicolas, born in London, 1793, died June 18th 1839; of Italian origin; he occupied, for nearly 30 years, a prominent position in England as a violinist. He was also a music publisher.
Möser, Carl, born Jan. 24th 1774, at Berlin, died there Jan. 27th 1851. He was employed at intervals in the Berlin Court orchestra, being appointed Royal Capellmeister in 1840. His son