A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
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the Pantheon by a numerous band, on the anniversary of his funeral, and this custom was continued so long as any pupils remained to conduct the performance. Of the private life and moral character of this worthy musician, nothing new is now likely to be gathered, but judging from what has been recorded of him, coupled with the mildness and sweetness of his, music, we may well imagine that an acquaintance with him was a thing to be desired. As to the merits of Corelli's compositions, it has been said, with great truth, that his solos, as a classical book for forming the hand of a young beginner on the violin, has ever been regarded as a truly valuable work; and it is said that his " Opera Quinta " took him three years to revise. Tartini formed his pupils on these solos, and Giardini, a pupil of Somis, spoke very highly of them, and remarked, that of any two pupils of equal age and abilities, if the one were to begin his studies by Corelli, and the other by Geminiani, or any other eminent master, he was certain that the first would become the best performer. The harmony of Corelli's concertos is so pure ; the parts are so clearly and judiciously disposed ; and the effect on a large band so majestic, solemn, and sublime, that they almost preclude criticism. Gem-
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