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Composer

Birth

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1535

Death

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1615

Genre

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Chamber

 

Innocenzio Alberti was an Italian composer of the Baroque era, born in 1535 in Sansepolcro, Tuscany. He was the son of a musician and grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Giovanni Alberti, was a singer and composer, and his uncle, Bernardino Alberti, was a lutenist and composer. Innocenzio Alberti showed an early interest in music and began his musical education at a young age. Alberti studied music with his father and uncle, and later with the composer Giovanni Animuccia in Rome. He also studied the lute with Francesco da Milano, one of the most famous lutenists of the time. Alberti was a talented musician and quickly gained a reputation as a composer and performer. In 1565, Alberti was appointed maestro di cappella at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Perugia. He held this position for several years before moving to Rome, where he worked as a musician and composer for various churches and noble families. In 1575, he was appointed maestro di cappella at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a position he held until his death. Alberti was a prolific composer, and his works include masses, motets, madrigals, and instrumental music. His music is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and intricate counterpoint. He was particularly skilled at writing for the voice, and his choral music is considered some of the finest of the era. One of Alberti's most famous works is his Missa Ave Regina caelorum, a setting of the Marian antiphon. This mass is notable for its use of chromaticism and its expressive harmonies. Another famous work is his motet O bone Jesu, which is considered one of the most beautiful and expressive works of the era. In addition to his vocal music, Alberti also wrote instrumental music, including works for the lute and keyboard. His keyboard music is particularly notable for its use of chromaticism and its virtuosic passages. Alberti was highly respected in his lifetime, and his music was widely performed and admired. He was a member of the prestigious Accademia Filarmonica in Rome, and his music was published in several collections during his lifetime. Innocenzio Alberti died in Rome in 1615, at the age of 80. 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 expressiveness of Baroque music, and his contributions to the genre are still celebrated by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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