Puccini, Domenico Vincenzo 1772 - 1815

Author: PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
Last updated:January 1, 2010
Author: PTNA Piano Encyclopedia Editorial Department
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A musician from the Puccini family, who were involved in sacred music in Lucca, Italy. He was the grandfather of the famous opera composer Giacomo Puccini. He studied with Mattei in Bologna and Paisiello in Naples. From 1811, he served as Kapellmeister of the Lucca City Chapel Orchestra, but died suddenly in 1815. There is a theory that he was poisoned for political reasons. In addition to vocal works such as operas and sacred music, he also left behind piano concertos.
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