Gaetano Pugnani (1731–1798) was born in Turin, on November 27, 1731. He trained on the violin under Somis, and under Tartini. In 1752, Pugnani became the first violinist of the Royal Chapel in Turin. Then he went on a large tour that granted him great fame for his extraordinary skill on the violin. In 1754, he was very well-received at the Concert Spritual in Paris, but in 1768 he had an even more successful musical encounter in London. Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ...

Pugnani had unusual brilliance of playing, and had a moving depth and dramatic artistic insight. It seemed that when he was playing, he lost all knowledge of his surroundings and the existence of others, wandering the stage as he played; he only knew the music.

In 1770, Pugnani returned home to Turin and became the director of the Royal Chapel, and his fame as a composer began to grow, but it would never equal his fame as a violinist. He also taught the playing of his instrument, and perhaps his most famous pupil was Viotti. Pugnani died in Turin on July 15, 1798. He was of average height, and had intense eyes. His nose was very long, and was the object of much ridicule. An artist once made a painting of Pugnani conducting an orchestra, and all the players were under his nose. July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...