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Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini was born on February 19, 1743, in Lucca, Italy, into a musically inclined family. His father, Leopoldo Boccherini, was a cellist and double-bass player, and his brother, Giovanni Gastone Boccherini, was a poet and dancer. Luigi began his musical education under his father's guidance and continued his studies at the age of nine with Abbé Vanucci, the music director of a local cathedral. At thirteen, he was sent to Rome to study with the renowned cellist Giovanni Battista Costanzi.

Boccherini's early career saw him and his father employed as musicians at the Burgtheater in Vienna. He made his debut as a composer in Vienna with his Six Trios for Two Violins and Cello. In 1768, Boccherini moved to Madrid, where he entered the service of Infante Luis Antonio of Spain. Despite a brief dismissal due to a disagreement with the King over a musical passage, Boccherini continued to compose prolifically in Spain.

He is best known for his contributions to the development of the string quartet and for his String Quintet in E, Op. 11, No. 5, which includes a famous minuet, as well as his Cello Concerto in B flat major. Boccherini's music is characterized by its courtly and galante style, and he was influential in bringing the cello to prominence in chamber music. His works include over one hundred string quintets, numerous string quartets, symphonies, and concertos, and several guitar quintets that reflect Spanish influences.

Boccherini faced personal hardships later in life, with the deaths of his patron, two wives, and four daughters. He died in Madrid on May 28, 1805. His remains were later moved to his hometown of Lucca. Despite his challenges, Boccherini left a significant legacy in classical music, particularly in the realm of chamber music.
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