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Agostino Steffani

Agostino Steffani (1654–1728) was a diplomat, catholic priest and music theorist.

Overview

Also worked under the name Gregorio Piva.

Born at Castelfranco Veneto in 1654, died at Frankfurt in 1728.

In detail

training under Johann Kaspar Kerll and Ercole Bernabei is recorded. the recorded working language is Italian, German and French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with Baroque and Baroque music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Munich and Hanover. Employment is recorded with Heidelberg University. Positions recorded include chapelmaster and Vicariate Apostolic of Upper and Lower Saxony. Membership is recorded of Academy of Ancient Music.

Works named in the authority record are Henrico Leone, Servio Tullio, Niobe, regina di Tebe, Orlando generoso and Tassilone.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Agostino Steffani”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q395725: Agostino Steffani

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