John Clegg (violinist)
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John Clegg was an Irish
violin
ist who became one of the most celebrated soloists of his time in both Dublin and London. In 1737 he was chosen by the composer George Frideric Handel
to succeed the Italian violinist Pietro Castrucci
as leader of his opera orchestra in London. In 1744 Clegg's career was cut short by mental illness when he was admitted twice to Bedlam Hospital. He was discharged in 1746 and died soon afterwards, probably in London.
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist who became one of the most celebrated soloists of his time in both Dublin and London. In 1737 he was chosen by the composer George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos. Handel was born in 1685, in a family indifferent to music...
to succeed the Italian violinist Pietro Castrucci
Pietro Castrucci
Pietro Castrucci was an Italian violinist and composer.Castrucci was born in Rome, where he studied with Arcangelo Corelli; in 1715, he settled in London, where he became known as one of the finest virtuoso violinists of his generation...
as leader of his opera orchestra in London. In 1744 Clegg's career was cut short by mental illness when he was admitted twice to Bedlam Hospital. He was discharged in 1746 and died soon afterwards, probably in London.