Barbara Strozzi

Barbara Strozzi
The Viola da Gamba Player, c. 1630–1640, by Bernardo Strozzi, believed to be of Barbara Strozzi. It is unclear whether the painter is immediately related to the Strozzi family.
Born
Barbara Valle

(1619-08-06)6 August 1619
Venice
Died11 November 1677(1677-11-11) (aged 58)
Padua
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Singer

Barbara Strozzi (also called Barbara Valle; baptised 6 August 1619  – 11 November 1677) was an Italian composer and singer of the Baroque Period. During her lifetime, Strozzi published eight volumes of her own music, and had more secular music in print than any other composer of the era.[1] This was achieved without support from the Church or consistent patronage from the nobility.

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