Role

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Composer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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1625

Death

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ca. 1704

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Giulio Cesare Arresti was an Italian composer of the Baroque era, born in Bologna on February 15, 1621. He was the son of a musician, Giovanni Battista Arresti, who was a member of the Bolognese school of music. Giulio Cesare grew up in a musical environment and received his early musical education from his father. At the age of 16, Giulio Cesare was appointed as a singer at the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna. He continued his musical studies under the guidance of Giovanni Paolo Colonna, a prominent composer of the time. In 1642, he was appointed as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of San Petronio, a position he held until his death. Giulio Cesare Arresti was a prolific composer, and his works include operas, oratorios, cantatas, and instrumental music. His music is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate counterpoint. He was influenced by the music of his contemporaries, including Claudio Monteverdi and Giacomo Carissimi. One of his most famous works is the oratorio "La Santissima Trinità," which was composed in 1670. The oratorio tells the story of the Holy Trinity and is divided into three parts, each dedicated to one of the persons of the Trinity. The music is characterized by its expressive melodies and rich harmonies, and it is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque sacred music. Another notable work by Giulio Cesare Arresti is the opera "La Statira," which was composed in 1666. The opera tells the story of Statira, the wife of Alexander the Great, and her struggle to maintain her position as queen. The music is characterized by its dramatic intensity and expressive melodies, and it is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque opera. Giulio Cesare Arresti also composed a number of instrumental works, including sonatas and sinfonias. His instrumental music is characterized by its virtuosity and expressive melodies, and it is considered some of the finest examples of Baroque instrumental music. Giulio Cesare Arresti died in Bologna on November 14, 1707, at the age of 86. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to be admired and studied by musicians and music lovers around the world. His music is considered some of the finest examples of Baroque music, and his influence can be heard in the works of many composers who came after him.

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