Antonio Rosetti

Antonio Rosetti (c. 1750–June 30, 1792, born Anton Rössler, changed to Italianate form by 1773) was a classical era composer and double bass player, and was a contemporary of Haydn and Mozart. Rosetti was born around 1750 in Litoměřice, Czechia, and was originally called Franz Anton Rösler. He is believed to have received early musical training from the Jesuits. In 1773 Rosetti left this native country and joined the Hofkapelle of Prince von Öttingen-Wallerstein Read more on Last.fm