Antonio Veracini
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Antonio Veracini was an Italian
composer
and violin
ist of the Baroque
era.
Antonio Veracini was born in Florence
, Italy. He taught the violin to his nephew Francesco Maria Veracini
(1690-1768) who became a celebrated violinist and composer, known for his violin sonatas and concerti.
Antonio Veracini died aged 86.
Italy
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composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist of the Baroque
Baroque music
Baroque music describes a style of Western Classical music approximately extending from 1600 to 1760. This era follows the Renaissance and was followed in turn by the Classical era...
era.
Antonio Veracini was born in Florence
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area....
, Italy. He taught the violin to his nephew Francesco Maria Veracini
Francesco Maria Veracini
thumb|150px|Francesco Maria Veracini.Francesco Maria Veracini was an Italian composer and violinist, perhaps best known for his sets of violin sonatas.-Life:Francesco Maria Veracini led a turbulent life...
(1690-1768) who became a celebrated violinist and composer, known for his violin sonatas and concerti.
Antonio Veracini died aged 86.
Pieces
- Compositions by Antonio Veracini on IMSLP
- Vivace for solo violin
Literature
- HILL JOHN WALTER, Antonio Veracini in context: New perspectives from documents, analysis, and style. In «Early Music» November 18, 1990; p. 545-562;