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Antonio Caldara
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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 -
Nicola Fiorenza
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Nicola Fiorenza (1700?-1764), composer and virtuoso Neapolitan violinist, lived during the first half of the XVIII century. His musical pro… read moreNicola Fiorenza (1700?-1764), composer and virtuoso Neapolitan violinist, lived during the first half of the XVIII century. His musical production,whose manuscripts are preserved for the big part in the Library of the Conservatorio di Mu… read moreNicola Fiorenza (1700?-1764), composer and virtuoso Neapolitan violinist, lived during the first half of the XVIII century. His musical production,whose manuscripts are preserved for the big part in the Library of the Conservatorio di Musica S.Pietro a Majella in Naples, is composed of 15 concert… read more -
Leonardo Vinci
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Leonardo Vinci (1690 – 27 May 1730) was an Italian musical composer, best known for his operas. He was born at Strongoli (or Naples) and ed… read moreLeonardo Vinci (1690 – 27 May 1730) was an Italian musical composer, best known for his operas. He was born at Strongoli (or Naples) and educated at Naples under Gaetano Greco in the Conservatorio dei Poveri di Gesù Cristo. He first beca… read moreLeonardo Vinci (1690 – 27 May 1730) was an Italian musical composer, best known for his operas. He was born at Strongoli (or Naples) and educated at Naples under Gaetano Greco in the Conservatorio dei Poveri di Gesù Cristo. He first became known for his opera buffa in Neapolitan dialect in 1719; … read more -
Tommaso Traetta
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Johann Adolf Hasse
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Agostino Steffani
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Francesco Bartolomeo Conti
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Francesco Bartolomeo Conti (1682-1732) was an Italian composer and player of the mandolin and theorbo. Conti was born on the 29th January 1… read moreFrancesco Bartolomeo Conti (1682-1732) was an Italian composer and player of the mandolin and theorbo. Conti was born on the 29th January 1682 in Florence, Italy. By 1700 he was already known as a theorbist not only in his native Florenc… read moreFrancesco Bartolomeo Conti (1682-1732) was an Italian composer and player of the mandolin and theorbo. Conti was born on the 29th January 1682 in Florence, Italy. By 1700 he was already known as a theorbist not only in his native Florence, but also in other cities such as Ferrara and Milan. The f… read more -
Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville
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Jean-Joseph de Mondonville, also known as Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville, (December 25, 1711 (baptised) – October 8, 1772) was a Frenc… read moreJean-Joseph de Mondonville, also known as Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville, (December 25, 1711 (baptised) – October 8, 1772) was a French violinist and composer. He was a younger contemporary of Jean-Philippe Rameau and enjoyed great … read moreJean-Joseph de Mondonville, also known as Jean-Joseph Cassanéa de Mondonville, (December 25, 1711 (baptised) – October 8, 1772) was a French violinist and composer. He was a younger contemporary of Jean-Philippe Rameau and enjoyed great success in his day. Pierre-Louis Daquin (son of the composer… read more -
Francesco Provenzale
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Francesco Provenzale (15 September 1624 – 6 September 1704) was an Italian Baroque composer and teacher. Notably Provenzale was the teacher… read moreFrancesco Provenzale (15 September 1624 – 6 September 1704) was an Italian Baroque composer and teacher. Notably Provenzale was the teacher of famed castrato 'il cavaliere Nicolo Grimaldi (detto Nicolini)'. Before the year 1658… read moreFrancesco Provenzale (15 September 1624 – 6 September 1704) was an Italian Baroque composer and teacher. Notably Provenzale was the teacher of famed castrato 'il cavaliere Nicolo Grimaldi (detto Nicolini)'. Before the year 1658, there is virtually no record of Provenzale's existenc… read more