Hermann Rosendorff Explained

Hermann Rosendorff (1860–1935) was a violinist. Born in Berlin, he arrived in Australia in 1879. By 1887 he was first violin in J. B. Hickie's Theatre orchestra^[1] and enjoyed a career of thirty years involvement with His Majesty's Brisbane.^{[2] [3]} He is best remembered for conducting the J. C. Williamson productions over a thirty-year span, but also arranged and composed a few pieces for piano and violin.

Personal

Rosendorff married Genevra Hartley Hutchinson on 21 November 1883.^[4] His eldest daughter Fanny Turbayne (née Rosendorff, 1885–1969) was also a composer. He died in Queensland on 6 January 1935, survived by his widow, five daughters and four sons.

Works

• 'Summer' Orchestral Overture ^[5]
• 'Frangipanni' duet for violin and piano
• Serenade pour violon and piano
• Ungeduld (An arrangement of Schubert) for piano and violin
• Meditation violon solo
• Romance et Rondeau fantastique for violin and piano
• 'Old Folks at Home' (arrangement for violin and piano)
• Crown of Gold Orchestral overture

Notes and References

1. News: Classified Advertising . . XLIV . 9,287 . Queensland, Australia . 20 October 1887 . 6 November 2019 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
2. News: MUSICIAN PASSES . . Queensland, Australia . 7 January 1935 . 6 November 2019 . 11 (LATE CITY) . National Library of Australia.
3. News: Obituary . . 424 . Queensland, Australia . 7 January 1935 . 6 November 2019 . 17 . National Library of Australia.
4. Web site: Record details of Hermann Rosendorff. www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au. en-AU. 2019-11-10.
5. News: SATURDAY ORGAN RECITAL. . . LI . 11,604 . Queensland, Australia . 25 March 1895 . 6 November 2019 . 5 . National Library of Australia.