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Italian violinist and composer. Studied in Faenza, Lugo, and (from
1666) Bologna. By 1675 was in Rome, where he became one of leading
violinists. Joined court of Queen Christina 1679-86. From 1687 was
under patronage of Cardinal Pamphili, and from 1690 under that of
Cardinal Ottoboni. Lived in cardinal's palace and died a rich man with
a fine art collection. His importance as a composer lies in his sonatas
da camera and concerti grossi from which the solo sonata and the
orchestra concertos of Händel and Bach evolved. His works are
grouped under six opus numbers.
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