Josef Slavík was a Czech violin virtuoso and composer. He was expected by Viennese musical critics to become Paganini's successor after composing a supposedly unplayable Concerto in F-sharp minor and teaching himself to play Paganini's "La Campanella" after a single hearing.

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Occupation: composer, violinist, string player
Citizenship: Austrian Empire
Born: March 26, 1806
Died: May 30, 1833, May 3, 1833

Prague Conservatoryeducated at Austrian Empirecountry of citizenship

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Occupation: composer, violinist, string player
Citizenship: Austrian Empire
Born: March 26, 1806
Died: May 30, 1833, May 3, 1833

Prague Conservatoryeducated at Austrian Empirecountry of citizenship