Complex sentence: In 1708, Barsanti travelled to the city Padova, where he intended to pursue an education in science; but, after having attended several concerts, which were being held at the university, he eventually decided to embark on a musical career.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1708, Barsanti travelled to the city Padova, where he intended to pursue an education in science. But, after having attended several concerts, which were being held at the university, he eventually decided to embark on a musical career.