Life
Trained at the height of Neoclassicism, his long career led him to reach full artistic maturity in the Romantic period, representing a linking figure between the 18th and 19th centuries.
Born in Prato in 1758, Giuseppe Becherini established himself as an organist and composer. His career was characterized by a strong bond with the musical life of his city, where he worked for decades.
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The curious theorist
It is said that Becherini loved to discuss music theory even during breaks in religious services, surrounded by students and the curious.Works
He composed masses and sacred pieces, as well as theoretical works that circulated in academic circles. His writings contributed to the training of generations of Tuscan musicians.
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