Francesco Aliani (9 April 1762 – 28 May 1812) was an Italian cellist. He was a major figure in the musical life of

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in the early nineteenth century. He was born at Piacenza. He for a time studied the violin under his father, who was first violin in the orchestra, but afterwards devoted studied under Giuseppe Rovelli of

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, then in service to

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. Five years later, he returned home and was appointed first cellist of the orchestras of church and theatre at Piacenza. In autumn 1803 and carnival 1804, he played at the

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, but spent most of his career at Piacenza. He became the representative of the ''Società Filarmonica'' of Piacenza. He was celebrated as a teacher of his instrument. He wrote three books of duets for two cellos. His son, Luigi, born in Piacenza in 1789, was a noted violinist.

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"Aliani, Francesco." In ''Cyclopedia of Music & Musicians'' (Scribner, 1893), 35. * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aliani, Francesco Italian cellists 1762 births 1812 deaths