Ole Bull

"Ole Bornemann Bull" redirects here. For the ophthalmologist, see Ole Bornemann Bull (physician).
Ole Bull
Born
Ole Bornemann Bull

(1810-02-05)5 February 1810
Bergen, Denmark–Norway
Died17 August 1880(1880-08-17) (aged 70)
Lysøen, Sweden–Norway
Occupations
  • Violinist
  • composer
Spouse(s)
Alexandrine Félicie Villeminot
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(m. 1836; died 1862)​

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(m. 1870)​
RelativesGeorg Andreas Bull (brother)

Ole Bornemann Bull (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈù:lə ˈbʉlː];[1] 5 February 1810 – 17 August 1880) was a Norwegian virtuoso violinist and composer.[2][3] According to Robert Schumann, he was on a level with Niccolò Paganini for the speed and clarity of his playing.

  1. ^ "Pronunciation: Ole Bull" (2009-04-03) Forvo
  2. ^ "Ole Bull (Store norske leksikon)". Snl.no. 2013-02-27. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
  3. ^ "Ole Bull / utdypning (Store norske leksikon)". Snl.no. Retrieved 2013-04-07.