Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739)

Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) was an Italian composer, writer, advocate, magistrate, and teacher. Benedetto Marcello was born in Venice into a highly aristocratic family. Although he was a music student of Antonio Lotti and Francesco Gasparini, his father wanted Benedetto to devote himself to law. Indeed, Benedetto combined a life in law and public service with one in...
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