Tolbecque, Auguste Joseph

1801-1869

Excellent violinist; born at Hanzinnc. At the Paris Conservatory he studied with Rodolphe Kreutzer, taking first violin prize in 1821, and afterward acquiring some reputation as a virtuoso. He was an original member of the Society of Conservatory Concerts and first violinist at the Opera and Conservatory concerts, and played several seasons at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. He died in Paris.