Carlo Bignani

Background

Carlo Bignani was born on December 6, 1808, in Cremona, Emilia-Romagna, Italy to a family of musicians. He started playing violin when he was a child.

Education

Carlo Bignani started playing violin when he was a child.

Career

Carlo Bignani was a violinist, opera-conductor, director and then was the first violin of the orchestra. His first concert was on December 5, 1819.

Works

• Other Work

  • Capricci o Studi per violino solo

    1828

  • Gran Fantasia

    1842

  • Grande Adagio

  • Polacca

  • Variations

Personality

Quotes from others about the person

• Paganini said about Bignami ''il primo violinista d'Italia''.

Connections

Carlo Bignami married in 1837.

Wife:

Teresa Lattuada