Vitali, Tomaso Antonio
Vitali, Tomaso Antonio (b Bologna, 1663; d Modena, 1745). It. violinist and composer, son of G. B. Vitali. Chamber musician in Modena. Wrote sonatas (1693–5) and famous Chaconne for vn. with figured bass (though this is of doubtful attrib.).
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