Hubermann, Bronishaw

1882-

Born at Czenstochowa, near Warsaw. His first instruction on the violin was under Michalowicz, at the Conservatory. When seven years of age he could perform Spohr's second violin concerto. When ten years of age he was placed under Joachim for  nearly a year, after which he played in Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. In 1894 he went to London and the following year to Vienna where Adelina Patti engaged him to play at her farewell concert. He was enthusiastically received and attracted the attention of Hanslick and Brahms. He traveled through Austria, Italy, Germany, Russia, America and England and finally selected Berlin for his home. While in Italy he was invited by the municipality of Genoa to play on Paganini's Guarnerius violin, a rare honor. Hubermann is a thorough master of the violin and has a wonderful technique, particularly of the right hand.