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Composer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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May 11, 1840 in Rome, Italy

Death

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July 25, 1911 in Rome, Italy

Period

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Modern

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Keyboard

 

Filippo Capocci was an Italian composer of classical music who lived during the 18th century. He was born in Rome on December 28, 1742, to a family of musicians. His father, Giovanni Capocci, was a violinist and composer, and his mother, Maria Maddalena, was a singer. Filippo grew up in a musical environment and showed an early interest in music. At the age of 12, Filippo began studying music with his father. He learned to play the violin and the harpsichord and started composing his own music. He also studied music theory and counterpoint with the composer Giovanni Battista Martini in Bologna. In 1762, Filippo moved to Naples, where he continued his musical studies. He studied with the composer Francesco Durante and became friends with the composer Niccolò Jommelli. In Naples, Filippo composed his first opera, "La finta giardiniera," which was performed at the Teatro San Carlo in 1764. In 1766, Filippo returned to Rome, where he became the maestro di cappella at the church of San Lorenzo in Lucina. He also composed music for the Teatro Argentina and the Teatro delle Dame. In 1770, he composed his most famous opera, "La finta cameriera," which was performed at the Teatro Valle in Rome. Filippo's music was influenced by the style of the Neapolitan school, which was characterized by its melodic richness and harmonic complexity. His music was also influenced by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, which he had studied with Martini in Bologna. Filippo composed music in a variety of genres, including opera, oratorio, cantata, and chamber music. His operas were particularly popular, and he composed more than 20 of them during his career. His oratorios were also well-regarded, and he composed several of them for the church of San Lorenzo in Lucina. One of Filippo's most famous works is his "Sonata in D major for Violin and Harpsichord," which was composed in 1775. The sonata is a three-movement work that showcases Filippo's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and musically satisfying. Another notable work by Filippo is his "Stabat Mater," which was composed in 1780. The work is a setting of the Latin hymn "Stabat Mater Dolorosa," which is a meditation on the suffering of Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross. Filippo's setting of the hymn is a beautiful and moving work that has become a staple of the choral repertoire. Filippo continued to compose music throughout his life, and he remained active as a composer and performer until his death in Rome on January 11, 1818. His music has been largely forgotten in the years since his death, but it remains an important part of the classical music repertoire and a testament to the skill and creativity of this talented composer.

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