Alessandro Stradella | |
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 Imaginary portrait of Stradella created in the latter half of the 19th century | |
| Born | Antonio Alessandro Boncompagno Stradella 3 July 1643 |
| Died | 25 February 1682 (aged 38) Genoa, Papal States |
| Occupation | Composer |
Antonio Alessandro Boncompagno Stradella (Bologna, 3 July 1643 – Genoa, 25 February 1682) was an Italian composer of the middle Baroque period.[1] He enjoyed a dazzling career as a freelance composer, writing on commission, and collaborating with distinguished poets, producing over three hundred works in a variety of genres.[2]
- ^ Garavaglia 2019; Vitali 2018; Mingozzi 2018.
- ^ Gianturco, Carolyn. "Alessandro Stradella (1639–1682)". Hyperion Records. Retrieved 24 July 2014.