Francesco Geminiani

Francesco Geminiani , 1687-1762, Italian composer and violinist; pupil of Arcangelo Corelli and Alessandro Scarlatti. He immigrated (c.1730) to the British Isles, settling in Ireland, where he gave concerts and taught. In addition he composed music and wrote several works on violin technique that preserve the style and technique of Corelli. His Art of Playing the Violin (1751) was the first work of its kind for the violin.

Geminiani, Francesco (b Lucca, 1687; d Dublin, 1762). It. violinist and composer. In Naples opera orch. 1711–14. Lived in London from 1714, with intervals in Dublin 1733–40 and 1759–62, and Paris 1749–55. When playing for George I in 1716 was accomp. at the hpd. by Handel. Wrote The Art of Playing on the Violin (London 1751). Also wrote Art of Accompaniment (1754) and Art of Playing the Guitar or Citra (1760). Comp. 42 concerti grossi; over 40 vn. sonatas; 6 vc. sonatas; ballet La foresta incantata (Paris 1754); etc.