Francesco Antonio Pistocchi

Francesco Antonio Pistocchi (1659–1726) was a composer, chapelmaster and librettist.

Also recorded as Francesco Antonio Mamiliano Pistocchi.

Francesco Antonio Pistocchi in brief

Born
1659
Died
1726
Known for
composer, chapelmaster, librettist, voice teacher, opera singer and conductor
Place of birth
Palermo
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Overview

Born at Palermo in 1659, died at Bologna in 1726.

In detail

Johann Georg Pisendel and Giovanni Battista Martini are recorded as having studied under Francesco Antonio Pistocchi. the recorded working language is Italian.

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

Positions recorded include court chapel master.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Francesco Antonio Pistocchi”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q359289: Francesco Antonio Pistocchi

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