Life
Trained at the height of Romanticism, his long and prestigious career led him to reach full artistic maturity in the post-unification Realism period, representing a key figure in the Italian instrumental rebirth.
Born in Brescia in 1818, Antonio Bazzini soon established himself as a virtuoso violinist. His talent led him to perform throughout Europe, where he was received with great enthusiasm.
Aneddoto
A devil at the violin
During a tour, his performance of La ronde des lutins was so overwhelming that the audience compared him to a "diabolical" violinist.Works
His most famous work is La ronde des lutins (The Dance of the Goblins), a virtuosic piece that has made history in the violin repertoire. He also composed quartets, symphonies, and chamber music of great refinement.
In the orchestral field, he left significant works that testify to his mastery of large forms and his lyrical sensitivity.
Briciole di storia
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