Henri Vieuxtemps

Henri Vieuxtemps Sheet Music

  • Born: 17th February 1820
  • Died: 6th June 1881
  • Birthplace: Verviers, Belgium

Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps was a Belgian composer and violinist. He occupies an important place in the history of the violin as a prominent exponent of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. He is also known for playing upon what is now known as the Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesu, a violin of superior workmanship.