Life
His entire career, from training to his premature death, was situated entirely in the heart of the Romantic period, in the midst of the Italian Risorgimento.
Born in Parma in 1830, Antonio Baur distinguished himself as a band director and composer. His career took him to Milan, where he carried out intense musical activity, contributing to the dissemination of the repertoire for wind orchestra.
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A march for the city
Whenever his band performed a new march in the square, the inhabitants of Milan would crowd around to listen, turning the concert into a true popular festival.Works
Baur composed numerous marches and pieces for band, often performed on the occasion of public celebrations. His music was designed to enthuse the public and accompany solemn events.