From his first sonata (Sonata Prima)
Francesco Maria Veracini led a turbulent life. Born in Florence, the son of a pharmacist and undertaker, he was taught the violin by his uncle Antonio Veracini with whom he often appeared in concert. Veracini wrote a concerto grosso for eight instruments which was performed in 1711 at the coronation festivities for the Emperor Charles VI
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Aldo Bova recorder/ Ernst Stolz basso continuo
Paintings by Canaletto