Claus Nielsen Schall (April 28, 1757 - August 10, 1835) was a Danish violinist and composer. As a boy little Claus danced and played the violin at his father’s dancing lessons. The bright lad managed to win a wealthy patron over, resulting in a sort of apprenticeship in the central administration; but the boy was more inclined towards the stage. Fifteen years old, he joined the ballet as a figurant. The sound basis created in his father’s establishment was of great use to him, and soon he had learned to dance small solo parts. On 20 October 1775 the ballet master Galeotti, who had j… read more
Claus Nielsen Schall (April 28, 1757 - August 10, 1835) was a Danish violinist and composer. As a boy little Claus danced and played the violin at his father’s dancing lessons. The bright lad managed to win a wealthy patron over, resulting in a sort of apprenticeship in the central administra… read more
Claus Nielsen Schall (April 28, 1757 - August 10, 1835) was a Danish violinist and composer. As a boy little Claus danced and played the violin at his father’s dancing lessons. The bright lad managed to win a wealthy patron over, resulting in a sort of apprenticeship in the central administration; but the boy was more inclined towards the stage. Fifteen years old… read more
