Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Vivaldi (1678-1741) grew up as a baker, but decided to pursue a music career in early adulthood. He became a professional violinist and composer, and was later ordained as a priest.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Giovanni Battista Somis (b. 1686) was a violinist in Turin. He is known for acting as the concert master and solo violinist in the court chapel orchestra, composing, teaching, and founding the north Italian school of violin playing.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Timothy Roberts, Albicastro was known for his ability on the violin, and was a student at the University of Leiden in 1681.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Zumsteeg (1760-1802) was known for being a solo cellist in the court orchestra at Stuttgart, and eventually became the director of German music at the court theater. He primarily wrote music for the voice, and wrote few pieces for the cello.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Reinagle (1762-1825) was an English musician. He played horn, trumpet, viola, violin and cello. For 2 years, he led the orchestra at St. Cecilia's Hall in Ireland.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, very little is known about the composer Giolio de Ruvo. He composed music in Italy from 1703-1707 for string instruments and singers.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Filtz (1733-1760) played cello professionally. He was the second cellist in the Mannheim court orchestra and co-founded the Mannheim School.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Cervetto(born Giacobo Bassevi de Cervetto) was known for bringing popularity to the violoncello in the 18th century, and frequently performed as a solo cellist at Drury Lane Theater

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Marjorie Hodge, Hoffmann (b. 1738) worked as a musician, composing, directing choirs, and playing the violin and organ. He also founded a 19th century Viennese school for violinists.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Marjorie Hodge, Hoffmann (b. 1738) worked as a musician, composing, directing choirs, and playing the violin and organ. He also founded a 19th century Viennese school for violinists.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Marjorie Hodge, Hoffmann (b. 1738) worked as a musician, composing, directing choirs, and playing the violin and organ. He also founded a 19th century Viennese school for violinists.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Vallotti (1697-1780) was a Franciscan priest who studied music, philosophy and theology. He was the maestro de capella at the Basilica of St. Antionio in Padua for 50 years, and composed for voices, string instruments, and the occasional bassoon or horn.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Cirri (1724-1808) was a cellist that took holy orders. Cirri performed for the Dukes of York and Gloucestor. Later in his career, he shared the stage with Mozart.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Robin Stowell, Guiliani was an Italian violinist, composer, conductor and pedagogue. He led the Teatro degli Intrepidi orchestra from 1783-1798.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Robin Stowell, Guiliani was an Italian violinist, composer, conductor and pedagogue. He led the Teatro degli Intrepidi orchestra from 1783-1798.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by Robin Stowell, Guiliani was an Italian violinist, composer, conductor and pedagogue. He led the Teatro degli Intrepidi orchestra from 1783-1798.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, de Marzis played cello professionally from 1736-1764. He performed at the Theatre Royal, Covenant Garden, Drury Land, and other popular venues. His first composition (Six Solos for 2 Violoncellos) was published in 1748.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Paxton (1735-1787) was an English musician. Paxton was a popular composer in London, and while he wrote music for multiple instruments, his most famous pieces were for the cello.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Caporale was one of the most excellent cellists in the 18th century, and played under Handel.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Galliard (1680-1749) was an oboist in the Celle Court Orchestra, and later played for Prince George of Denmark. In addition to playing the oboe, Galliard studied composition and helped found the Academy of Ancient Music

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Galliard (1680-1749) was an oboist in the Celle Court Orchestra, and later played for Prince George of Denmark. In addition to playing the oboe, Galliard studied composition and helped found the Academy of Ancient Music

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Abel was a peer of J.C. Bach and noted for his virtuosity on the viola de gamba and cello.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, very little is known about the composer Magito. This work, the Six Sonatas for Violoncello and Basso continuo, was published in Cambridge in the year 1740.

Part of the Grancino Series, edited by cellist Nona Pyron, Liebmann had 2 major compositions: the sonata, Opus 11, for cello and piano, and the sonata Opus 15 for solo piano. Little else about her other works or her life is known.