Caterina Benedicta Grazianini
Caterina Benedicta Grazianini (1685-1715) was an Italian composer of oratorios in Vienna. She was among the female composers of oratorios in Vienna who, according to Wellesz, were regular canonesses, rather than employed at the court. This group included Maria de Raschenau, Maria Margherita Grimani, and Camilla de Rossi.
Also recorded as Catterina Benedetta Grazianini · Caterina Benedetta Gratianini
Caterina Benedicta Grazianini
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- Italian
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Caterina Benedicta Grazianini (1685-1715) was an Italian composer of oratorios in Vienna. She was among the female composers of oratorios in Vienna who, according to Wellesz, were regular canonesses, rather than employed at the court. This group included Maria de Raschenau, Maria Margherita Grimani, and Camilla de Rossi.
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Grazianini is known only through her two surviving works, the oratorios S Gemignano vescovo e protettore di Modena (performed 1705 and 1715) and S Teresa. On one of these is a note to the effect that it was performed for the ladies of Modena and Brunswick, and was very well received. Her works are in two sections and an Italian overture, for four soloists and string orchestra.
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1650
Caterina Benedicta Grazianini born.
1750
Caterina Benedicta Grazianini died.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Catterina Benedetta Grazianini, Caterina Benedicta Grazianini and Caterina Benedetta Gratianini. Her recorded language was Italian. Associated with Baroque music. Connected to 1 other published record in the VALÉORINE Encyclopedia.
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