Antonio Caldara
Italian composer and Baroque music figure
Born
1670
355 years ago
Died
December 28th, 1736
288 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An Italian composer contributed significantly to the Baroque music scene in the early 18th century. Worked extensively in Venice, later serving in the courts of Vienna. Composed a notable body of opera, oratorio, and instrumental works, influencing the development of Italian music. Many compositions included sacred music, with numerous cantatas and oratorios produced for the church. His operas, such as 'La conchiglia di oro' and 'Astarto,' were performed extensively during and after his lifetime. Caldara's style combined elements of both the Venetian and Roman schools of composition.
Composed over 300 cantatas and oratorios
Created famous operas including 'La conchiglia di oro'
Influenced the Baroque music tradition
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