Giuseppe Baini
Italian priest and music composer
Born
October 21st, 1775
249 years ago
Died
May 21st, 1844
181 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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A priest and composer, contributed to the development of Italian sacred music in the 19th century. Served in various religious roles while pursuing a career in music and music criticism. Composed several liturgical works and became an influential figure in the ecclesiastical music scene. Worked on historic musicological studies and contributed to a greater understanding of liturgical practices and music during his time.
Composed sacred music for ecclesiastical settings
Authored significant music criticism and research
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