Alessandro Rolla

Alessandro Rolla (b. Pavia, 22 April 1757 – d. Milan, 15 September 1841) was widely acknowledged in his time as a violin and, especially, viola virtuoso, composer and teacher. His contribution to technique, repertoire and history of music is greatly underestimated. His son, Antonio Rolla, was also a violin virtuoso and composer. His fame now rests mainly as "teacher of the great Paganini", yet his role was very important in the development of vio... More

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  • Apr 22, 1757

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  • Sep 15, 1841 (age 84 years)

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