Francesca Caccini

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Francesca Caccini.

Francesca Caccini ([franˈtʃeska katˈtʃiːni]; 18 September 1587 – between 1641 and 1645 most likely; or she may have remarried.[1]) was an Italian composer, singer, lutenist, poet, and music teacher of the early Baroque era. She was also known by the nickname "La Cecchina" [la tʃekˈkiːna], given to her by the Florentines and probably a diminutive of "Francesca".[2] She was the daughter of Giulio Caccini. Her only surviving stage work, La liberazione di Ruggiero, is widely considered the oldest opera by a woman composer.[3] As a female composer she helped to solidify the agency and the cultural and political programs of her female patron.[4]

  1. ^ Cusick, Suzanne G. "Caccini, Francesca." Grove Music Online. 2001; Accessed 17 Oct. 2023. https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-90000380256.
  2. ^ Alexander and Savino 1997, p. 20.
  3. ^ McVicker, Mary Frech (2011). Women composers of classical music : 369 biographies from 1550 into the 20th century. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-4397-0. OCLC 630498292.
  4. ^ Rebecca Cypess (14 September 2023). "Francesca Caccini".