Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Francesco Geminiani (c1680-1762)
Bio
Geminiani was born in Lucca and studied under Scarlatti, Lonati, and Corelli. He led the Opera Orchestra in Naples before moving to England and playing violin in the court of George I along with keyboardist George Handel. His legacy is primarily in his violin performance and pedagogy theories though he was a successful composer as well.
Music
Cello Sonatas
Concerti Grossi after Corelli
Violin Sonatas
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