Antonio Dall'Occa

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Antonio Dall'Occa (born June 1, 1763 in Bologna , † September 17, 1846 in Florence ) was an Italian double bass virtuoso.

His teacher is said to have been the famous violinist Antonio Lolli , who is considered a model for Paganini . Like his contemporary Domenico Dragonetti , Dall'Occa sought his fortune abroad and was employed by the court orchestra in St. Petersburg. From there he went on numerous art trips across Europe. His style was mainly characterized by the use of natural and artificial flageolet tones , which he strongly polarized his audience and the press.

personal data
SURNAME Dall'Occa, Antonio
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Italian double bass virtuoso
DATE OF BIRTH June 1, 1763
PLACE OF BIRTH Bologna
DATE OF DEATH September 17, 1846
Place of death Florence