Role

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Composer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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January 14, 1566 in Padova, Italy

Death

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December, 1663 in London, England

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Angelo Notari was a prominent Italian composer of the Baroque era, known for his contributions to the development of instrumental music. Born in 1566 in the town of Notaresco, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, Notari showed an early interest in music and began his training as a musician at a young age. Notari's early years were spent studying under various local musicians, including his father, who was a skilled lutenist. He quickly developed a reputation as a talented musician, and by the age of 20, he had already begun to compose his own music. In 1593, Notari moved to Rome, where he quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the city's musical scene. He became a member of the prestigious Accademia di Santa Cecilia, a society of musicians and composers dedicated to the promotion of music in Rome. Notari's early works were primarily vocal compositions, including madrigals and motets. However, he soon began to focus on instrumental music, particularly for the lute and the viol. Notari was one of the first composers to write music specifically for the viol, an instrument that was still relatively new at the time. Notari's most famous work is his collection of dances for the viol, titled "Il primo libro di balli." Published in 1602, this collection includes 49 dances, each with its own unique character and style. The dances are written in a variety of forms, including pavanes, galliards, and courantes, and are considered some of the finest examples of Baroque dance music. Notari's music was highly influential in the development of instrumental music in Italy and beyond. His use of the viol as a solo instrument helped to establish it as a popular instrument in Baroque music, and his innovative use of harmony and counterpoint paved the way for future composers. Despite his success as a composer, Notari remained relatively unknown outside of Italy during his lifetime. However, his music continued to be performed and studied by musicians and scholars, and his influence can be heard in the works of later composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann. Notari died in Rome in 1663, at the age of 97. His legacy as a composer and innovator in the field of instrumental music continues to be celebrated today, and his works remain an important part of the Baroque music canon.

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