Luigi Boccherini: The Italian Master of Spanish Courts
Italian composer and cellist of the Classical era, renowned for his significant contributions to chamber music, particularly the string quintet, and his long service in the Spanish court.Born in Lucca, Italy, Boccherini trained under his cellist father. He gained early fame touring Europe. In 1768, he settled permanently in Spain, serving the Infante Don Luis and later King Charles III....