Giulio Caccini (1546– 1618)
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Giulio Caccini (1546– 1618)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Singer and composer in the Medici court.
- Published Le Nuove Musiche, the first collection of arias and madrigals in the “new” style.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Amarilli, mia bella
Tu ch’ai penne
Amor ch’attendi
Al fonte, al prato
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This selection is called: “Amarilli, mia bella”
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This selection is called: “Tu ch’ai penne”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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This selection is called: “Amor ch’attendi”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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This selection is called: “Al fonte, al prato”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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