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	Giovanni Battista Viotti - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Giovanni Battista Viotti (May 12, 1755 - March 3, 1824) was an Italian violinist and composer.
		The 'Viotti ex-Bruce', renamed in honour of its previous owner, was purchased by the Royal Academy of Music in September 2005.
		Viotti's most notable compositions are his 29 violin concertos which were an influence on Ludwig van Beethoven.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Giovanni_Battista_Viotti (412 words)

	Giovanni Battista Viotti -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Viotti owned a (Italian violin maker who developed the modern violin and created violins of unequaled tonal quality (1644?-1737)) Stradivarius violin that would eventually become known as the (Click link for more info and facts about Viotti Strad) Viotti Strad.
		It is rumored that Viotti received the violin as a love token from (Empress of Russia who greatly increased the territory of the empire (1729-1796)) Catherine the Great.
		Viotti's most notable compositions are his 29 violin (A composition for orchestra and a soloist) concertos which were an influence on (German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)) Ludwig van Beethoven.
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		Viotti made his first concert tour abroad with his teacher in 1780, moving thereafter to Paris, where he made a strong impression with his playing, entered the service of Marie-Antoinette and concerned himself with operatic administration.
		Viotti's orchestral music consists principally of his 29 violin concertos, in a style that develops from the compositions of the early 1780s to the romantic lyricism of the later concertos, works that strongly influenced the concertos of younger violinist-composers.
		Viotti's chamber music includes fifteen Quatuors concertants, a number of trios for two violins and cello, duos, many of them for two violins, and works for solo violin.
	www.naxos.com /composer/btm.asp?fullname=Viotti,+Giovanni+Battista (313 words)

	Giovanni Battista Viotti - Classical Composers Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Viotti had arrived at his style by fusing the tradition of the Italian violin school with the operatic brio of French music and the symphonic experience of German masters, notably Haydn.
		Viotti's concertos have symphonic scope, particularly in the first movements; the quality of orchestral writing was such that the public would applaud after the opening exposition as if it were a symphony.
		Viotti was the most influential violinist in the generation between Tartini and Paganini and the last great representative of the Italian classical tradition of Corelli.
	www.classical-composers.org /cgi-bin/ccd.cgi?comp=viotti (1630 words)

	HOASM: Giovanni Battista Viotti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Viotti went alone to Paris, where he played at the Concert spirituel in 1782 and achieved immediate popularity.
		Because of difficulties caused by the Revolution, Viotti left for London in 1792.
		He appeared at Salomon's Hanover Square Concert in 1793, was appointed musical director of the Opera Concerts in 1795, and became orchestral director at the King's Theatre in 1797.
	www.hoasm.org /VIIG/Viotti.html (293 words)

	Giovanni Battista Viotti
		When Viotti left his native city to take his first steps in the wider world he was twenty-five.
		Viotti finished his days in acute poverty, overwhelmed by the financial losses caused by a number of failed ventures, including one in the wine trade.
		He is entrusted with organising the performance of "Don Giovanni" and "Cosi fan Tutte" by Mozart, "Il Matrimonio Segreto" by Cimarosa, and "Il Turco in Italia", "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" and "Otello" by Rossini.
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	Viotti, Giovanni Battista - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Viotti, Giovanni Battista (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		After a successful stay in Paris 1782–92, where he was violinist to Marie Antoinette and founded an opera house, he settled in London, where he became manager of the King's Theatre in 1797.
		After studying with Gaetano Pugnani, Viotti joined the court orchestra at Turin in 1775, but obtained leave of absence in 1780 to go on tour with Pugnani.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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	Giovanni Battista Viotti
		iovanni Battista Viotti (born Fontanetto Po, 12 May 1755; died London, 3 March 1824) stands in the representative line of the classical Italian violin school stemming from Corelli, Tartini and other 17th century masters.
		He was a pupil of Pugnani with whom Viotti later formed a professional partnership embarking on an extended concert tour throughout Europe during the years 1780- 1781, with an extended stay in St Petersburg.
		As a later critic has perceptively remarked, 'the modern orchestra was born when Viotti came to London and joined forces with Salomon in 1793'.(1) He was acting-manager of the Italian Opera at the King's Theatre for the 1794-5 season, in 1797 being appointed leader and director of the orchestra at that theatre.
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	Michael Haydn - Giovanni Battista Viotti
		Giovanni Battista Viotti was born in Fontanetto da Po, Italy on May 12th 1755.
		But because of his connections with the aristocracy Viotti was forced to leave Paris in 1792 and move to London.
		Viotti was the most influential violinist of his generation, linking the masters Tartini and Paganini.
	www.haydn.dk /mhc_viotti.php (317 words)

	AIM25: Royal College of Music: VIOTTI, Giovanni Battista (1755-1824)
		He produced over 30 violin concertos, 21 trios, 18 string quartets,42 duos, 24 violin solos, 8 piano works and 12 vocal works, and is considered the founder of the 'modern' (19th-century) French school of violin playing.
		He purchased the Viotti autobiography in March 1901, which was being sold as part of the former collection of music manuscripts and texts of Alfred Bovet of Valentigney.
		The seven miniature portraits of Viotti came to Heron-Allen from Julian Marshall in 1889.
	www.aim25.ac.uk /cats/25/5712.htm (472 words)

	AllRefer.com - Giovanni Battista Viotti (Music: History, Composers, And Performers, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Giovanni Battista Viotti, Music: History, Composers, And Performers, Biographies
		Giovanni Battista Viotti[jOvAn´nE bAt-tEs´tA vyOt´tE] Pronunciation Key, 1755–1824, Italian violinist, considered the greatest of his day.
		He made public appearances until 1783, and the next year he became court musician to Marie Antoinette.
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	Viotti, Giovanni Battista on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In expanding the sonorities of violin and orchestra and in using the sonata form, he influenced the concertos of both Mozart and Beethoven.
		The French Violin School: from Viotti to Beriot.
		Helene de Montgeroult and the art of singing well on the piano.(Critical Essay)
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	Viotti, Giovanni Battista at Musicroom.com - Sheet Music for Musicians - Search Results
		Giovanni Battista Viotti: Six Duets For Two Violins Op.20
		Composed by Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824), edited by Leopold Lichtenberg.
		Viotti was one of the most important figures in the creation and development of the modern school of violin playing.
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	Viotti, Giovanni Battista
		Viotti - Concerto No. 22 in A minor (with Cadenzas by Joachim & Ysaye) (Joachim-Gingold) [International Music Co.]
		Viotti - Concerto No. 23 in G major (Gingold) [International Music Co.]
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	Amazon.ca: Books: Giovanni Battista Viotti, 1755-1824: A Thematic Catalogue of His Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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		Giovanni Battista Viotti, 1755-1824: A Thematic Catalogue of His Works
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	Amazon.ca: Music: Viotti: Music For Harp [Import] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Giovanni Battista Viotti (Composer), Giovanni Paisiello (Composer), Muzio Clementi (Composer), Francesco Pollini (Composer), Luigi Cherubini (Composer), Antonella Ciccozzi (Performer)
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	Cozio.com: Violins, violas, cellos & double basses owned by Giovanni Battista Viotti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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