About Cristoforo Besozzi
Lived 1661 – 1725 (aged 63–64). Cristoforo Besozzi was an Italian oboist and composer.
Cristoforo Besozzi (1661 in Milan – 22 October 1725, in Piacenza) was an Italian oboist, bassoonist and founder of a large family of wind players very influential around Parma, Naples and Turin for more than 200 years. In 1700, he settled in Parma, taking part as oboist in the ducal hautboy band Guardia Irlandese with his son Giuseppe Besozzi in 1711. His other two sons, Alessandro and Paolo Girolamo Besozzi, joined him from 1714.
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Who was Cristoforo Besozzi?
Oboist and bassoonist
When was Cristoforo Besozzi born?
Cristoforo Besozzi was born in 1661.
When did Cristoforo Besozzi die?
Cristoforo Besozzi died on 22 October 1725.
What was Cristoforo Besozzi's occupation?
Cristoforo Besozzi was an oboist and composer.
What nationality was Cristoforo Besozzi?
Cristoforo Besozzi was Italian.
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