Caroline Boissier-Butini, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Caroline Boissier-Butini

Swiss pianist and composer

Date of Birth: 02-May-1786

Place of Birth: Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland

Date of Death: 17-Mar-1836

Profession: composer, pianist

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Caroline Boissier-Butini

  • Caroline Boissier-Butini, née Caroline Butini (born in Geneva on 2 May 1786 died 17 March 1836) was a pianist and composer of Switzerland.She was the eldest child of Pierre Butini (1759-1838) and Jeanne-Pernette born Bardin (1764-1841).
  • The musician wrote that her father was her most important patron, though he played no instrument.
  • She once noted in her diary: "J'ai un tiers consacré de ma vie à la musique" or "I have a third of my life dedicated to music", Journal no 3, probably 1806), while in the family environment nobody employed similar intensity with music.
  • Caroline Butini belonged to the upper class of Geneva.
  • She grew up therefore in a favorable environment for girls and received a broad general education.
  • At 22 she was married to Auguste Boissier (1784-1856), who played the violin.
  • He also supported her musical activities.

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