Christoph Babbi, also known as Cristoforo Babbi, was an Italian violinist and composer. He was born in Cesena in 1748 and died in Dresden in 1814.[1] He was the concert master of the Dresden court and among his works are concerti for violin, quartets, symphonies, and flute duets.[2]
Christoph Babbi | |
|---|---|
| Cristoforo Babbi | |
| Born | 1748 |
| Died | 1814 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Education | Philharmonic Academy of Bologna |
| Alma mater | Teatro Comunale di Bologna |
| Occupation | violinist |
Biography
editBabbi studied with Paolo Alberghi during his early years. In 1776, he was admitted to the Philharmonic Academy of Bologna for whom he eventually composed the entrance exam. After this, he became first violinist and conductor at the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Because of his vast musical talent, he gained the attention of the Saxon court in Dresden where he was soon invited to become concert master in 1781. He held this office until 1813. From 1805 to 1807, he was also the court's maestro of music.[3]
References
edit- ^ Hughes, Rupert (1939). Music Lovers' Encyclopedia. New York: Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc. p. 39.
- ^ Mason, Daniel Gregory (1917). A dictionary-index of musicians (eds. F. H. Martens, M. W. Cochran, and W. D. Darby). National Society of Music.
- ^ "Babbi, Cristoforo in 'Dizionario Biografico'". www.treccani.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-12.