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Having become famous as an orchestral and solo player and composer for his instrument, he went to London in 1794, where his playing created a furore.

He was the friend of Haydn and of Beethoven with whom he played one of Beethoven's Cello Sonatas, transposed for double bass, with the composer on piano.

To this day, the mastering of the Beethoven Double Bass symphonic parts are considered a basic standard for all orchestral Double Bass players. In part we can attribute this to Dragonetti's friendship with Beethoven.