Marco da Gagliano

Italian composer of sacred music

Marco da Gagliano - Italian composer of sacred music
Born

May 1st, 1582
442 years ago

Died

1643
382 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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An Italian composer and important figure in the late Renaissance, created numerous sacred and secular works. His compositions reflect the transition from the polyphonic style to a more homophonic texture, marking a significant development in early Baroque music. Gagliano's most celebrated work includes the opera 'La Finta Pazza,' which showcased his contributions to the emergence of Italian opera. He served as a musician at various chapels and maintained a position at the Medici court in Florence, further influencing the musical landscape of his time.

Composed the opera 'La Finta Pazza'

Contributed to the sacred music repertoire

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