(source: wikipedia)Francesco Petrini (1744–1819) was a harpist and composer.
Petrini, whose father was harpist of the chapel royal in Berlin,[ became famous in Paris for his compositions Variations and Concerto for Harp in E-flat major.][ Much of his work remains part of the standard harp repertoire today.]
In 1765 Petrini was harper to the court of Mecklenburg Schwerin, from where he moved to Paris.[ In Paris he instructed many musicians, including Hinner, Marie Antoinette's harp master.][... more]
