Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) Concerto Grosso No.2

Kaunas Chamber Orchestra Silvano Frontalini _____________________________________________ Benedetto Marcello (31 July or 1 August 1686 -- 24 July 1739) was an Venetian composer, writer, advocate, magistrate, and teacher. Born in Venice, Benedetto Marcello was a member of a noble family and his compositions are frequently referred to as Patrizio Veneto. Although he was a music student of Antonio Lotti and Francesco Gasparini, his father wanted Benedetto to devote himself to law. Benedetto managed