Hermann Rosendorff

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