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Francesco Cavalli

Personb. 1602 · Crema, Italy, Italy

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Francesco Cavalli (1602–1676) was an Italian composer of the early Baroque period, best known for his operas and sacred music. Born in Crema, he spent most of his career in Venice, where he served as organist and later maestro di cappella at St Mark’s Basilica. Cavalli composed over forty operas, many of which were performed across Europe, helping to establish opera as a popular public entertainment. His sacred works, including masses and psalm settings, remain part of the choral repertoire today.