Sound sample of a very nice 3/4 sized antique French violin. The piece is POLISH DANCE by Edmund Severn (December 10, 1862-May 14, 1942). Severn was an American composer and violinist. Born in England, in Nottingham, he moved to the United States at age four, settling in Hartford, Connecticut and studying violin with his father; he later took further musical study in Berlin. As a composer he wrote mainly orchestral music, as well as many pieces for his instrument, including a concerto; he also wrote three string quartets. He died in Melrose, Massachusetts.
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