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Luigi Boccherini

Luigi Boccherini (February 19, 1743 - May 28, 1805) was a classical composer and cellist from Italy, best known for one particular minuet for string quintet.

He commited suicide at age 62 and was buried on June 1, 1805.

External Links

Classical Net (http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/boccherini)
Luigi Boccherini (http://www.composers.net/database/b/Boccherini)
Luigi Boccherini 1743-1805 (http://www.angelfire.com/wi/boccherini/)

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