Giovanni Battista Somis

Giovanni Battista Somis (1686–1763) was a composer, conductor and violinist.

Overview

Born at Turin in 1686, died at Turin in 1763.

In detail

training under Arcangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi is recorded. Gaetano Pugnani, Felice Giardini and Jean-Marie Leclair are recorded as having studied under Giovanni Battista Somis.

The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Giovanni Battista Somis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q960222: Giovanni Battista Somis

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