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Niccolò Jommelli
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Johann Adolf Hasse
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Johann Adolph Hasse (March 25, 1699 - December 23, 1783) was a German Classical composer. Hasse was born at Bergedorf near Hamburg and rece… read moreJohann Adolph Hasse (March 25, 1699 - December 23, 1783) was a German Classical composer. Hasse was born at Bergedorf near Hamburg and received his first musical education from his father. Being possessed of a fine tenor voice, he chose … read moreJohann Adolph Hasse (March 25, 1699 - December 23, 1783) was a German Classical composer. Hasse was born at Bergedorf near Hamburg and received his first musical education from his father. Being possessed of a fine tenor voice, he chose a theatrical career and joined the operatic troupe conducted… read more -
Nicola Conforto
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Nicola Coforto (born Naples, 25 Sept. 1718; died Madrid, 16 March 1793). Italian composer. He studied at the Conservatorio di S. Maria di… read moreNicola Coforto (born Naples, 25 Sept. 1718; died Madrid, 16 March 1793). Italian composer. He studied at the Conservatorio di S. Maria di Loreto in Naples, where his first opera, La finta vedova, was staged at the Teatro dei Fiorentini… read moreNicola Coforto (born Naples, 25 Sept. 1718; died Madrid, 16 March 1793). Italian composer. He studied at the Conservatorio di S. Maria di Loreto in Naples, where his first opera, La finta vedova, was staged at the Teatro dei Fiorentini in 1746. He then worked in various Italian theatres includi… read more -
José De Torres
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José de Torres Martínez Bravo (Madrid, 1665 - 1738) was organist at the Royal Chapel in Madrid and a composer of Spanish baroque music. View wikiJosé de Torres Martínez Bravo (Madrid, 1665 - 1738) was organist at the Royal Chapel in Madrid and a composer of Spanish baroque music. View wikiJosé de Torres Martínez Bravo (Madrid, 1665 - 1738) was organist at the Royal Chapel in Madrid and a composer of Spanish baroque music. View wiki -
Sebastián Durón
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Sebastián Durón (19 April 1660 – 3 August 1716) was a Spanish composer. Sebastián Durón was, with Antonio de Literes, the greatest Spanish … read moreSebastián Durón (19 April 1660 – 3 August 1716) was a Spanish composer. Sebastián Durón was, with Antonio de Literes, the greatest Spanish composer of stage music of his time. He was born in Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain, and was taught b… read moreSebastián Durón (19 April 1660 – 3 August 1716) was a Spanish composer. Sebastián Durón was, with Antonio de Literes, the greatest Spanish composer of stage music of his time. He was born in Brihuega, Guadalajara, Spain, and was taught by his brother Diego Durón, also a composer. Sebastian served… read more -
Nicola Porpora
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Nicola (Antonio) Porpora (17th August 1686-3rd March 1768) was an Italian composer of Baroque operas, and a teacher of singing whose most f… read moreNicola (Antonio) Porpora (17th August 1686-3rd March 1768) was an Italian composer of Baroque operas, and a teacher of singing whose most famous student was the castrato Farinelli. Porpora was born in Naples. He graduated from the music … read moreNicola (Antonio) Porpora (17th August 1686-3rd March 1768) was an Italian composer of Baroque operas, and a teacher of singing whose most famous student was the castrato Farinelli. Porpora was born in Naples. He graduated from the music conservatory Poveri di Gesù Cristo of his native city, where… read more -
Francesco Cavalli
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Francesco Cavalli (February 14, 1602 – January 14, 1676) was an Italian composer. His real name was Pietro Francesco Caletti-Bruni, but he … read moreFrancesco Cavalli (February 14, 1602 – January 14, 1676) was an Italian composer. His real name was Pietro Francesco Caletti-Bruni, but he is better known by that of Cavalli, the name of his patron, a Venetian nobleman. Cavalli was born … read moreFrancesco Cavalli (February 14, 1602 – January 14, 1676) was an Italian composer. His real name was Pietro Francesco Caletti-Bruni, but he is better known by that of Cavalli, the name of his patron, a Venetian nobleman. Cavalli was born at Crema, Lombardy. He became a singer at St Mark's in … read more -
Michel Richard Delalande
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Michel Richard Delalande (1657 – June 18, 1726) was a prolific French Baroque composer and organist who was one of the most important comp… read moreMichel Richard Delalande (1657 – June 18, 1726) was a prolific French Baroque composer and organist who was one of the most important composers of so-called grand motets, of which he wrote almost 80. He also wrote orchestral suites know… read moreMichel Richard Delalande (1657 – June 18, 1726) was a prolific French Baroque composer and organist who was one of the most important composers of so-called grand motets, of which he wrote almost 80. He also wrote orchestral suites known as "Simphonies pour les Soupers du Roy", or in a… read more -
Santiago de Murcia
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Santiago de Murcia (d. after 1732) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. Few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia remain. He may ha… read moreSantiago de Murcia (d. after 1732) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. Few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia remain. He may have been related to the stringed-instrument makers, Gabriel and Antonio de Murcia, but this has nev… read moreSantiago de Murcia (d. after 1732) was a Spanish guitarist and composer. Few details about the life of Santiago de Murcia remain. He may have been related to the stringed-instrument makers, Gabriel and Antonio de Murcia, but this has never been proved. Although he mentions the guitarist and compo… read more -
André Campra
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André Campra (Aix-en-Provence, December 4, 1660 – June 29, 1744 in Versailles) was a French composer and conductor.Chronologically situated… read moreAndré Campra (Aix-en-Provence, December 4, 1660 – June 29, 1744 in Versailles) was a French composer and conductor.Chronologically situated between Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) and Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), Campra participated… read moreAndré Campra (Aix-en-Provence, December 4, 1660 – June 29, 1744 in Versailles) was a French composer and conductor.Chronologically situated between Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) and Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), Campra participated in the renewal of French opera. Campra received his musical… read more