Raimondo Boucheron

Full biography Raimondo Boucheron

Raimondo Boucheron was an Italian composer who lived from March 15, 1800 to February 28, 1876. He was primarily known for his sacred music compositions during his lifetime. He was born in Italy and was known for his work as a theorist and writer on music aesthetics. Boucheron contributed to the Gazzetta musicale di Milano, a music magazine that was published in Milan in the mid-19th century. He was also mentioned in The New York Times article in 1989 where it was noted that he was one of the composers whose work Verdi was familiar with.

Boucheron's compositions featured in several requiem masses including Verdi's Messa per Rossini. He worked alongside other Italian composers of his time, including Federico Ricci, Alessandro Nini, and Carlo Coccia. Boucheron contributed to the Verdi Requiem, and his work was featured in several sections including the "Confutatis" and "Oro Supplex". He also had compositions featured in the Partimenti in the Age of Romanticism, a music collection that aimed to merge elements from different composers and genres.

Boucheron's works reflected the Romantic period, with his music featuring dramatic and emotional elements. While he was not as well-known as other composers of his time, his work played an important role in the development of Italian sacred music during the 19th century.