Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Pietro Antonio Locatelli

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026

1. Pietro Antonio Locatelli Marker

Inscription.
Pietro Antonio Locatelli
Bergamo 1695 - Amsterdam 1764

Italian Baroque composer and violin virtuoso, lived in Amsterdam from 1729 until his death, and was buried here in the English Reformed Church.

This monument was made to his memory by Fabio Pravisani and made possible with the help of Won Yip

Erected 2024.

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° 22.153′ N, 4° 53.393′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Begijnhof. The bust and marker are located in the Begijnhof, just a few steps tō the right of the English Reformed Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Begijnhof 48, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 VS, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Het Nederlandsch Bijbelgenootschap / The Netherlands Bible Society (here, next to this marker); English Reformed Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named English Reformed Church (a few steps from this marker); Het Begijnhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerrit van Arkel (1858-1918) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Joes Kloppenburg (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Joes Kloppenburg (about 150 meters away); Raspuispoort / “Grating House” Gate (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Pietro Locatelli (Wikipedia). The QR code on the marker leads to this Wikipedia article, of which the section on his time spent in Amsterdam is excerpted here:

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
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026

2. Pietro Antonio Locatelli bust and marker
Op. 2. His sparsely documented public and semi-public performances were open only 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.

Locatelli died on 30 March 1764 in his house on the Prinsengracht. He was buried in the English Reformed Church on the Begijnhof. In 2024 a small monument made by Fabio Pravisani was erected there in his honour.

(Submitted on September 24, 2026.)

Pietro Antonio Locatelli bust and marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2026

3. Pietro Antonio Locatelli bust and marker - wider view

Pietro Antonio Locatelli bust and marker… image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2024

4. Pietro Antonio Locatelli bust and marker…

as seen shortly before their unveiling in March 2024

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.