Role

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Composer

Country

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Sweden

Birth

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1723 in Bologna, Italy

Death

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October 25, 1795 in Stockholm, Sweden

Period

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Classical

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Symphony

 

Francesco Antonio Baldassare Uttini was an Italian composer of the Baroque era, born in Pistoia, Tuscany, on January 1, 1690. He was the son of a musician, and his father recognized his son's musical talent at an early age. Uttini received his first musical education from his father, who was a violinist and composer. He later studied with the famous composer Alessandro Scarlatti in Naples. Uttini's musical career began in Florence, where he worked as a violinist and composer for the Grand Duke of Tuscany. In 1716, he moved to Rome, where he became a member of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, one of the most prestigious musical institutions in Italy. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented composer, and his works were performed in many of the major cities in Italy. Uttini's music is characterized by its elegance, clarity, and emotional depth. He was particularly skilled at writing vocal music, and his operas and oratorios were highly regarded during his lifetime. His music is also notable for its use of counterpoint and its incorporation of elements from the Baroque and Classical styles. One of Uttini's most famous works is his opera "La Rosmira fedele," which was first performed in Rome in 1728. The opera tells the story of a woman who disguises herself as a man to be near her lover, and it features some of Uttini's most beautiful and expressive music. The opera was a great success, and it was performed in many other cities throughout Italy. Another notable work by Uttini is his oratorio "Il trionfo della fede," which was first performed in Rome in 1730. The oratorio tells the story of the triumph of faith over sin, and it features some of Uttini's most powerful and dramatic music. The work was highly regarded during Uttini's lifetime, and it was performed in many other cities throughout Italy. Uttini's music was also popular outside of Italy, and his works were performed in many other countries throughout Europe. He was particularly well-regarded in Germany, where his music was admired by many of the leading composers of the time, including Johann Sebastian Bach. Despite his success as a composer, Uttini's life was not without its difficulties. He suffered from poor health throughout his life, and he was often in financial difficulties. He also had a difficult relationship with his father, who was jealous of his son's success. Uttini died in Rome on January 28, 1763, at the age of 73. Despite his relatively short life, he left behind a rich legacy of music that continues to be admired and performed today. His music is a testament to the beauty and emotional power of Baroque music, and it remains an important part of the classical music canon.

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