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Francesca Caccini
Soprano and the daughter of Giulio Caccini
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Barbara Strozzi
Born in Venice, 1619
Died in Padua November 11, 1677
Mother was a servant to Giulio Strozzi who adopted Barbara
Studied under Francesco Cavalli at the Accademia degli Unisoni – founded by Giulio for Barbara -
Teatro de San Cassiano
The first public opera theater opened in Venice in 1637 -
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Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber
Bohemian-Austrian composer and violinist
Lived in Salzburg
One of the most important composers for the violin, especially in the instrument’s early years
Catholic sacred music, violin sonatas, and ensemble music -
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Arcangelo Corelli
He made clear distinctions between the different types of sonatas; He was the master of the Trio Sonata