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 and enjoyed a career of thirty years involvement with His Majesty's Brisbane. 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. 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 * '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

References

1860 births 1935 deaths Australian male composers Emigrants from the German Empire Immigrants to colonial Australia {{Australia-bio-stub