Orfeo Vecchi

Not to be confused with Orazio Vecchi.
Orfeo Vecchi
Bornca. 1551
Vercelli or Milan
Died(1603-11-26)November 26, 1603
Milan
Other namesOrfeo Vecchio
Occupation(s)Composer, choirmaster

Orfeo Vecchi (ca. 1551 – 1603) was an Italian composer and choirmaster. His most important appointment as choirmaster was at Santa Maria alla Scala, Milan. His earliest extant compositions date from 1588.[1][2]

  1. ^ Haar, James (2014). European Music, 1520-1640. Boydell & Brewer Ltd. p. 409. ISBN 9781843838944.
  2. ^ Donà, Mariangela (2002). "Vecchi, Orfeo". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.