Orchestre de la Société des concerts du Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles
Henri Vieuxtemps
César Franck
Eugène Ysaÿe
Pietro Nardini
Joseph Jongen
Eugène Voss
Alex de Taeye
Chrétien Rogister
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Recording & Production
This album features recordings made by Alfred Dubois for Columbia Records, a collaboration initiated by Victor Staelens, Columbia's chief Belgian agent, to promote Belgian musicians globally.
Interpretation
Alfred Dubois's playing style combined the 19th-century violin tradition with remarkable economy and stylistic coherence, characterized by precision and warmth.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois studied violin with Alexandre Cornélis, who was a pupil, assistant, and successor of the renowned violinist Henry Vieuxtemps.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois was a member of the prestigious Trio de la cour de Belgique (the Belgian court trio) from 1927 until his death, touring Europe and making numerous recordings.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois, the violinist on this album, was born in Molenbeek, an industrial and commercial district in 'Bruxelles-Maritime', in 1898.
Performer Biography
Alfred Dubois was appointed violin professor at Brussels Conservatoire in 1927 and later taught the celebrated violinist Arthur Grumiaux, who called himself 'your affectionate little pupil'.
Performer Biography
In 1920, Alfred Dubois won the prestigious 'Prix de la reine Elisabeth' at the first Vieuxtemps competition in Verviers, with Mischa Elman and Eugène Ysaÿe on the jury.
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