Ole Bull childhood places in Norway photographs, ca. 1870.

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Ole Bull childhood places in Norway photographs, ca. 1870.

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Photographs related to the childhood of Ole Bull, noted violinist, including his boyhood home in Lyso, Norway, and his grandmother's home in Vollestrand. Both photographs are autographed by Bull.

2 photographs (1 folder)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Bull, Ole, 1810-1880

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Ole Bull was born in Bergen, Norway on February 5, 1810. From an early age he showed a rare talent for the violin, and he made his solo debut in 1819. He took lessons from students of Viotti and Baillot, and also learned much from traditional Norwegian fiddlers, an influence that contributed to his unique style. Bull was interested in the design and construction of violins and bows, and by using a flatter bridge and a rounded bow, he was able to produce unusual polyphonic effects. He made many E...