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Giovanni Bassano
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Giovanni Bassano (c.1558–1617) was an Italian composer of the Venetian School and cornettist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was a key figure in the development of the instrumental ensemble at St Mark's basilica, and left a detailed book on instrumental ornamentation, which is a rich resource for research in contemporary performance practice. It is not known if he was related to Antonio Bassano a member of a well-known Venetian family of musicians. Nothing is known of Bassano's life before his arrival as a young instrumental player at St Mark's, pro… read more
Giovanni Bassano (c.1558–1617) was an Italian composer of the Venetian School and cornettist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was a key figure in the development of the in… read more
Giovanni Bassano (c.1558–1617) was an Italian composer of the Venetian School and cornettist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was a key figure in the development of the instrumental ensemble at St Mark's basilica… read more