Francesco Provenzale

"Provenzale" redirects here. For the painter, see Marcello Provenzale.
Francesco Provenzale
Born(1632-09-25)25 September 1632
Naples, Italy (presumed)
Died6 September 1704(1704-09-06) (aged 71)
NationalityItalian
Occupation(s)Composer, teacher

Francesco Provenzale (25 September 1632 – 6 September 1704) was an Italian Baroque composer and teacher.[1] He is considered the founder of the Neapolitan school of opera.[2] Notably Provenzale was the teacher of famed castrato 'il cavaliere Nicolo Grimaldi (detto Nicolini)'.

  1. ^ Fabris 2016.
  2. ^ Robinson, Michael F.; Monson, Dale E. (2002) [1992]. "Provenzale, Francesco (opera)". Grove Music Online. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.O002372. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0. (subscription or UK public library membership required)