CRAMER, Wilhelm
(1745–1799)> VIOLINIST · COND.
CRAMER (Wilhelm). German violinist and cond., Mannheim, 1745. Settled in London, 1772. Début as violinist, 1773. Leader at the Opera, Ancient and Professional Concerts, etc. Leader of Handel Festivals of 1784–87. London, Oct. 5, 1799. Father of Franz and Johann B. Cramer. No compositions of any importance have been published by this musician, who was one of the finest violinists of his time.