Leidseplein in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Pietro Antonio Locatelli

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2019

1. Pietro Antonio Locatelli Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In questa casa
trascorse la Vita Operosa e Morì
Il Grande Compositore e Violinista
Pietro Antonio Locatelli
La città natale
Nel Bicentenario della morte
Pose
Bergamo 3 IX 1695 Amsterdam 30 III 1764

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(English translation:)

In this house worked and died the great composer and violinist, Pietro Antonio Locatelli. Placed by his hometown on the bicententary of his death.
Bergamo (Italy), September 3, 1695 - Amsterdam, March 30, 1764

Erected 1964.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1764.

Location. 52° 21.83′ N, 4° 53.151′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Leidseplein. Marker is at the intersection of Prinsengracht and Leidsekruisstraat, on the left when traveling west on Prinsengracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Prinsengracht 506, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 KJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (about

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180 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Adams (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Marnixstraat 1945 Executions Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dr. Evert Van Dieren (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Keizersgracht 456-462 Residences (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); H.F. Westerveld (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Kantoor Gemeentetram / Municipal Tram Office (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); In Gratitude for the Dutch Support of the American Revolution (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Pietro Locatelli (Wikipedia). "Pietro Antonio Locatelli (3 September 1695 in Bergamo – 30 March 1764 in Amsterdam) was an Italian Baroque composer and violinist....In 1729 Locatelli moved to Amsterdam, where he stayed until his death. He did not compose so much as previously, but gave violin lessons to amateurs and edited his opp. 1–9 and the works of other musicians, such as Giovanni Battista Martini's Op. 2. His sparsely documented public and semi-public performances were open only

Pietro Antonio Locatelli Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2019

2. Pietro Antonio Locatelli Marker - wide view

to music lovers, not to professional musicians. An Englishman who heard him in 1741 wrote "he is so afraid of People Learning from him, that He won't admit a Professed Musician into his Concert". Some rich music lovers, who would play as amateurs with Locatelli, helped him to become affluent. In aristocratic circles he was a recognized, admired and supported virtuoso and composer. In 1741 he set up a business selling violin strings from his home. Including taxes he earned about 1500 guilders in 1742 alone, the highest income of any musician from Amsterdam. It is unknown why from 1744, when he released Op. 8, to 1762, when he released Op. 9, there were no reports of him from lexicographers, listeners or national and international music journalists." (Submitted on March 21, 2019.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.