Antonio Cesti

Antonio Cesti (1623–1669) was a composer, singer and conductor.

Also recorded as Pietro Antonio Cesti; Marc' Antonio Cesti; M. A. Chesti; Marcantonio Cesti; Pietro Cesti.

Overview

Born at Arezzo in 1623, died at Florence in 1669.

In detail

training under Antonio Maria Abbatini and Giacomo Carissimi is recorded. Bernardo Pasquini is recorded as having studied under Antonio Cesti.

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

Positions recorded include court chapel master.

Sources

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

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“Antonio Cesti”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q350695: Antonio Cesti
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