Antonio Cesti

Antonio Cesti
Baptised
  • Pietro Cesti
  • 5 August 1623
  • Arezzo
Died14 October 1669
Florence
Occupation(s)Composer, singer, organist

Antonio Cesti (Italian pronunciation: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈtʃesti]; baptised Pietro Cesti, 5 August 1623; died 14 October 1669), known today primarily as an Italian composer of the Baroque era, was also a singer (tenor) and organist. He was "the most celebrated Italian musician of his generation".[1]

  1. ^ Burrows, David L.; Schmidt, Carl B.; Brown, Jennifer Williams (2001). "Cesti, Antonio [Pietro]". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.05335. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.