Mark Chesnutt - Brother Jukebox

In 1860 he again performed in St. Petersburg and Washington. After 1871, due to illness, he stopped performing. activity.He was a professor at the Brussels Conservatory (1871-73), where he studied E. Isai; headed Ob. symph concerts in Brussels. In 1879 he moved to Algeria. In the history of muses. V. performed as one of the largest romantic violinists. directions. Together with S. Berio and Izai, he composed a triad of artists who affirmed the world significance of Bela. nat.violin school. V.'s composer's talent was appreciated by G. Berlioz and P. I. Tchaikovsky. Mfr. V., distinguished by their melody, richly developed virtuoso texture, are still included in the repertoire of violinists.