In 1728 Tartini founded his violin school in Padua, ‘Scuola di Nazioni’, whose fame became acknowledged across Europe. He established a systematic method of study which was popular and attracted students to Padua and many of his students became well known violinists, such as Pugnani and Nardini.

Tartini’s playing was said to be remarkable for its technical and lyrical qualities. He was regarded with universal pride by the inhabitants of Padua and died there on 26 February 1770. Over the years he had published experiments in acoustics, instructional material, and many music compositions.

Tartini's Adagio Cantabile, which is the first movement of his Violin Sonata in G major (B.G19) has a life beyond its place in the sonata.…