A Belgian composer who traveled around America as about the same time as the prescient Alexis de Tocqueville, Henri Vieuxtemps, fell in love with the nation.
"Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps (French: ɑ̃ʁi fʁɑ̃swa ʒɔzɛf vjøtɑ̃; 17 February 1820 – 6 June 1881) was a Belgian composer and violinist...."
Henri Vieuxtemps - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
"....while touring America, he integrated traditional American music in his compositions, to the delight of the overseas public."
The Great Legacy of Henri Vieuxtemps
He left this little violin piece as a token of his affection....
"Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps (French: ɑ̃ʁi fʁɑ̃swa ʒɔzɛf vjøtɑ̃; 17 February 1820 – 6 June 1881) was a Belgian composer and violinist...."
Henri Vieuxtemps - Wikipedia the free encyclopedia
"....while touring America, he integrated traditional American music in his compositions, to the delight of the overseas public."
The Great Legacy of Henri Vieuxtemps
He left this little violin piece as a token of his affection....
