Hubert Léonard

Hubert Léonard (French pronunciation: [ybɛʁ leɔnaʁ]; 7 April 1819 – 6 May 1890) was a Belgian violinist and composer.

[1] His earliest preparatory training was given by a prominent teacher of the time, Auguste Rouma [fr], after which he entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1836.

From 1848 to 1867 he held the position of principal professor of violin playing at the Brussels Conservatoire, having succeeded the celebrated Charles de Bériot.

[2] Léonard developed a close friendship with Henri Vieuxtemps, a renowned violinist of the time.

[2] Owing to ill health, he resigned and settled in Paris, where he spent the rest of his life, and where he gave lessons.