Hermann Rosendorff (1860–1935) was a violinist, composer, and music educator. He was born in Berlin, and arrived in Australia in 1879.

Music career

By 1887 Hermann Rosendorff was first violin in J. B. Hickie's Theatre orchestra, and he enjoyed a career of thirty years involvement with His Majesty's Brisbane. Hermann Rosendorff is also remembered for conducting the J. C. Williamson productions over a thirty-year span. Shortly after his arrival in Brisbane, Rosendorff gained recognition for his violin performance. As well as being a performer, Hermann Rosendorff taught violin, and arranged and composed for piano and violin.

Personal

Rosendorff married Genevra Hartley Hutchinson on 21 November 1883. Hermann Rosendorff's eldest daughter Fanny Turbayne (née Rosendorff, 1885–1969) was also a composer. Rosendorff died in Queensland on 6 January 1935, survived by his widow, five daughters and four sons.

Works

* ''Berceuse tzigane'' (Zigeuners Wiegenlied) pour violon et piano * ''Crown of Gold'' orchestral overture * ''Frangipanni'' serenade for violin and piano * ''Meditation'' (for violin solo) * ''The Old Folks at Home'' (transcription for violin and piano) * ''Romance et Rondeau fantastique'' (for violin and piano) * ''Serenade'' pour violon et piano * ''Summer'' orchestral overture * ''Ungeduld'' (an arrangement of a Franz Schubert piece, for piano).

References

External links

Rosendorff, Hermann (1860-1935)
in National Library of Australia. 1860 births 1935 deaths Australian male composers Emigrants from the German Empire Immigrants to colonial Australia {{Australia-bio-stub