When Norway became independent in 1814, Danish influence was very prevalent. Norway did not have its own literature, music or arts. Copenhagen was the center of Scandinavian culture; Norway merely a country cousin. The violinist Ole Bull helped change this. From Egypt to Italy to the United States, he traveled throughout the world, giving concerts and carrying abroad pride for his native land. As Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson spoke at his grave in 1880: “Ole Bull became the first and the greatest festival in this people’s life: he gave us self-respect, the greatest gift possible at the time…”
In 1815, at the age of five, Ole Bull’s uncle gave him a little violin. He had already shown a love for music and singing and astonished his uncle by playing
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Despite promises to his father that he would concentrate on his studies, Ole found that music was more rewarding than studies. He performed with the Oslo orchestra and totally failed his examinations.
Ole left Norway to begin a serious study of music. After unfulfilling periods in Germany and Paris he went to Italy where he met with great success. The enthusiasm of the Italians inspired him and he returned to Paris, where he was invited to appear as a solo performer with the Paris Opera House – one of the most distinguished opera houses of the world. From there he toured Europe and also the United States.
Wherever he went, he brought with him an air of celebration. His playing was full of energy, charm, and emotion and he loved to astonish the audience with showy effects, moving his bow with lighting swiftness and playing all four strings at the same time. He was a great virtuoso and was said to be the equal of the legendary Italian violinist, Paganini. In addition to being a dazzling performer, he was also probably the best-looking man on any stage at that time. This, combined with a colorful personality and a strong sense of drama, made him a formidable performer and a very attractive and exciting
Sitting Bull was born around 1831 in the state that we know as South Dakota ( Sterne, Christiane 1 ). As a young boy, Sitting Bull was known as Hunkesni, which has the meaning of someone who is slow ( Shepherd, Jeffrey 1). Indian tribes often used many names with their people according to the person's accomplishments, responsibilities and characteristics through traditions (Sterne, Christiane 2 ). Sitting Bull was given many names, such as Jumping Badger, but was known at adult age by the name of Tatanka Iyotanka, or Sitting Bull, which describes the way a buffalo bull sits firmly on its buttocks ( “Sitting Bull” 1). As a young man, Sitting Bull joined groups that were concerned with the tribal welfare and later became the leader of the Strong Heart warrior society and was an important member of the Silent Eaters ( “Sitting Bull”). At the age of
Even though the size of the violin made it seem less intimidating, learning how to play the violin
The name, Tȟatȟaŋka Iyotȟaŋka (Tatanka Iyotake), which in the Lakota language means "Buffalo Bull Sits Down", would later be abbreviated to "Sitting Bull". Thereafter, Sitting Bull 's father was known as Jumping Bull. At this ceremony before the entire band, Sitting Bull 's father presented his son with an eagle feather to wear in his hair, a warrior 's horse, and a hardened buffalo hide shield to mark his son 's passage into manhood as a Lakota warrior.
Sitting Bull was a Lakota Sioux chief known for opposing the expansion of the American colonies onto Native American land. In 1874, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills of South Dakota had led to an increased interest in the Sioux territories, which Lakota people were reluctant to sell or otherwise depart with. During this time Sitting Bull led numerous attacks against federal troops that seeked to remove the Native Americans from their land, resulting in the Great Sioux Wars. In showing bravery and resistance towards an oppressive force, Sitting Bull took a stand that is remembered to this day.
Sitting Bull, the legendary chief of American Indian, who was described as a great warrior with many great fighting virtues of bravery, strength and insight. People cannot talk about Sitting Bull without mentioning the historic war known as the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
The fiddle. The violin. For the fiddle a family gathers around the campfire as Charlie Daniels slaps his knee in a straw hat and plays the Fiddle, while the sound of the violin fills elegant, royal concert halls. Although these “two” stringed instruments seems like they are worlds apart, they are in reality the same. The origin of the story of the fiddle stretches equally as far back as the violin because they are the same, they have the same past, future and present.
The four cardinal virtues that Sitting Bull personify were bravery, fortitude, generosity, and wisdom. He developed these four cardinal virtues of his people in his adulthood. “In adulthood Sitting Bull developed into the Hunkpapa incarnate, the admired epitome of the four cardinal virtues of the Lakota: bravery, fortitude, generosity, and wisdom” (Utley, 29). The reasons why one fellow tribesman commented that there was something in Sitting Bull that people liked was these children liked him because he was nice to them. Women liked him because he was nice to families and liked help with family troubles. Men liked Sitting Bull because he was courageous. The Medicine men liked Sitting Bull because of his leadership abilities. “There was something
Have you ever wondered who was the chief or leader of the Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux Tribe?First of all,this person is legendary. His name is Sitting Bull. He had an interesting life. He also had an interesting childhood.
As a conductor he showed his band how to play with his baton and body movement.He also set the speed the tempo.Unlike others he was a very confident and energetic,others were very nervous.Every move he did,the band responded.He was the band’s best
One such piece was Yankee Doddle. Undoubtedly, the power of this piece was due, in no small part, to the concertmaster Zach De Pau. An excellent violinist, his fingers seemed to glide across his instrument, even in the most complex sections. His composure was thrilling and captivating. Dressed in a white polo and long khakis, his vapid attire camouflaged his spirited finger work and vivacious movements. I was enthralled. At every opportunity, De Pau made it his duty to display his virtuosity of the violin. His initial calm composure was quickly debunked during his many
In 1831 an indian child was born, of the Sioux Nation and the Hunkpapa Tribe. His father, Sitting Bull, and mother, Her-holy-door, did not name him Sitting Bull, he was named Jumping Badger. He was never called Jumping Badger, he was called Slow because of his willful and deliberate ways.
As Thomas Maupin’s grandson and musical performing partner, I have known him nearly all my life and, at the time of this writing, I have been performing music semi-professionally with him for approximately nine years. From the time I first became enamored with music, he tried to ensure the healthy development of my interest by providing me access to his large collection of Old-Time, Country, and Bluegrass music, including field recordings he had made of rural musicians, in addition to bringing me to several festivals where I was able to hear these forms of music played live and meet many musicians. Upon my decision to pursue playing the banjo, he provided constant encouragement and made sure that I was able to make contact with skilled banjoists who were mentors to me. He has always encouraged me to create my own musical style rather than mimic others, and to always strive for perfection rather than being content with my musical status quo. Not only has his enthusiasm and advice led me to pursue musicianship, but his efforts to record rural musicians and
Fritz Kreisler could easily be called the best violinist of his time. When he was three he constructed a working instrument from a cigar box and shoestrings, and played it in perfect pitch (“Fritz Kreisler”). He showed a natural aptitude for the violin. Fritz Kreisler is a hero because he is intelligent, brave, and noble. Kreisler was very intelligent.
He drew crowds by the thousand to watch his performances and was entertaining as well as captivating. Some would say that his success in his field was largely due to a lucky series of circumstances but in reality he was a self
A person could lose approximately one-hundred-and-seventy calories just by playing the violin for an hour. In addition, if one were to play at a young age studies show they develop better motor skills (Lai-Tong, Brendan). How did this fascinating instrument come to light? The violin has been around for over five-hundred years; scholars have debated the exact origins of the violin. Although, most scholars agree that the violin evolved from the fiddle and the rebec from the medieval period, the early 15th century (Estrella, Espie). In its early years the instrument was not seen as being magnificent, but in time it became a huge phenomena all over the world.