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Ad Campaign Disabled   Hellmesberger Joseph Hellmesberger was notoriously suspicious, often accusing other composers of plagiarism. When celebrated composer Leo Delibes visited Vienna, a local composer of Hellmesberger's acquaintance asked him to arrange a meeting with the famous Frenchman. Hellmesberger acquiesced, offering by way of introduction: "Monsieur Delibes, meet Monsieur le Dieb (the thief)!" Hellmesberger, Joseph (1828-1893) Austrian [Sources: C. Fadiman, ed., Bartlett's Anecdotes] More Joseph Hellmesberger anecdotes Related Anecdote Keywords: Wordplay Names Accusations Introductions Plagiarism Suspicion Theft Insults Composing View/add Comments [0] 10987654321 Ratings: 9.58 [36 vote(s)]

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