Role

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Composer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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January 20, 1681 in Florence, Italy

Death

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July, 1732 in Vienna, Austria

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Vocal

 

Francesco Bartolomeo Conti was a prominent Italian composer of the Baroque era. He was born in Florence, Italy in 1681, and was the son of a musician. His father, Antonio Conti, was a violinist and composer who worked for the Medici family. It is likely that Francesco received his early musical training from his father. Conti's musical career began in Florence, where he worked as a singer and composer for the Medici court. In 1706, he moved to Venice, where he worked as a composer and conductor for the Teatro San Giovanni Grisostomo. During his time in Venice, Conti composed several operas, including "Don Chisciotte in Sierra Morena" and "Issipile." In 1714, Conti moved to Vienna, where he was appointed as the court composer for Emperor Charles VI. He remained in Vienna for the rest of his life, and became one of the most prominent composers of his time. Conti's works were highly regarded by his contemporaries, and he was known for his skillful use of counterpoint and his ability to write music that was both complex and beautiful. One of Conti's most famous works is his opera "Don Chisciotte in Sierra Morena," which was first performed in Venice in 1719. The opera is based on the famous novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes, and tells the story of the knight Don Quixote and his faithful squire Sancho Panza. The opera was a great success, and was performed in many cities throughout Europe. Conti also composed several other operas during his time in Vienna, including "Issipile," "Tito Manlio," and "Semiramide." These operas were also well-received, and helped to establish Conti as one of the leading composers of his time. In addition to his operas, Conti also composed several instrumental works, including sonatas and concertos. One of his most famous instrumental works is his "Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in B-flat Major," which was composed in the early 1720s. The concerto is known for its virtuosic violin part, and is still performed today by many violinists. Conti's music was highly regarded during his lifetime, but after his death in 1732, his music fell out of favor. It was not until the 20th century that his music began to be rediscovered and performed again. Today, Conti is recognized as one of the most important composers of the Baroque era, and his music continues to be performed and recorded by musicians around the world.

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