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Nicolas Mori

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Nicolas Mori

Birth
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Death
14 Jun 1839 (aged 43)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England Add to Map
Plot
catacomb beneath the Anglican Chapel.
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Anglo-Italian violinist, music publisher and conductor. Once regarded as the finest violinist in Europe, Mori was somewhat overshadowed by the rise of Paganini.
"We regret to state that Mr. Mori, the eminent violinist, and leader of the band at her Majesty's Theatre, died on Friday morning, about 1 o'clock, at his residence on Bond-street. He has left two sons and three daughters to lament his loss." -THE OPERATIVE , SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 1839

Mr. Mori was born in London on January 24, 1797. according to the inscription on a portrait of him issued in 1805.

He received his first instruction, on a miniature violin at age 3 years. His teacher was François Hippolyte Barthélemon, a French violinist. The instruction was given at a concert for his benefit at the King's Theatre on March 14, 1805, under the patronage of the Duke and Duchess of York and the Dukes of Sussex and Cambridge.

Nicolas played Barthélemon's difficult concerto known as "The Emperor".

Mr. Mori was survived by two sons, three daughters and a step-son.
Anglo-Italian violinist, music publisher and conductor. Once regarded as the finest violinist in Europe, Mori was somewhat overshadowed by the rise of Paganini.
"We regret to state that Mr. Mori, the eminent violinist, and leader of the band at her Majesty's Theatre, died on Friday morning, about 1 o'clock, at his residence on Bond-street. He has left two sons and three daughters to lament his loss." -THE OPERATIVE , SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 1839

Mr. Mori was born in London on January 24, 1797. according to the inscription on a portrait of him issued in 1805.

He received his first instruction, on a miniature violin at age 3 years. His teacher was François Hippolyte Barthélemon, a French violinist. The instruction was given at a concert for his benefit at the King's Theatre on March 14, 1805, under the patronage of the Duke and Duchess of York and the Dukes of Sussex and Cambridge.

Nicolas played Barthélemon's difficult concerto known as "The Emperor".

Mr. Mori was survived by two sons, three daughters and a step-son.

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  • Added: Sep 15, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169982632/nicolas-mori: accessed ), memorial page for Nicolas Mori (24 Jan 1796–14 Jun 1839), Find a Grave Memorial ID 169982632, citing Kensal Green Cemetery, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England; Maintained by julia&keld (contributor 46812479).