Copy of a violin Sonata composed by Francesco Geminiani in 1739, dated 20 Mar 1829.
Sonata by Francesco Geminiani
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 958
- Dates of Creation1829
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- Physical Description1 item
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Administrative / Biographical History
Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) was an Italian violinist and composer. He studied in Rome with Arcangelo Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti before moving to London in 1714. He quickly established himself as a performer and composer and also published a series of theoretical works on performance techniques and on harmony. He visited Ireland on numerous occasions and died in Dublin in 1762.
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Acquisition Information
Transferred from the Music Library in 1995.
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Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Custodial History
Given to the University of London Library by St George B.D. Gray in 1934.