Bériot, Charles-Auguste de
Bériot, Charles-Auguste de (b Louvain, 1802; d Brussels, 1870). Belg. violinist and composer, also mechanic, landscape painter, and sculptor. Married the singer Malibran in 1836. Prof., Brussels Cons. 1843, retiring 1852 when sight failed. Wrote 10 vn. concs., a no. of pieces for 2 vn., etc., and also a Violin School which enjoyed much popularity.
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