Tomasini, Luigi

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Tomasini, Luigi (b Pesaro, 1741; d Eisenstadt, 1808). It. violinist. Member of Haydn's orch. for Prince Esterházy from 1757 at Eisenstadt, becoming leader 1761. Later dir. of chamber mus., Haydn composing qts. with his playing in mind. Wrote vn. concs., qts., and 24 divertimenti for baryton.

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