Martin Pierre Marsick
1847–1924 (age 77)
Biography
Martin Pierre Marsick, born in 1847, was both composer and virtuoso who poured passion into the strings of the violin and the pages of his chamber works. He championed musical education, guiding students through the discipline of phrasing and the richness of expression.
His compositions and mentorship touched the Belgian concert scene and beyond, and his memory is lovingly preserved by those who visit Robermont Cemetery to pay their respects.