Born in Lucca, he first studied at that city's Istituto Musicale before traveling to Milan; there he studied with Michele Saladino and Gaetano Coronara at the Conservatory.

[1] Other compositions include orchestral works, chamber music, and sacred pieces.

Landi taught at the Boccherini Institute in Lucca for some years.

[1] A Mass for mixed choir and orchestra has been recorded, along with an Andante for orchestra, and released on the Bongiovanni label.

They are paired with a Mass and Andante religioso by Gaetano Luporini.