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”
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This selection is called: “Amor ch’attendi”
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This selection is called: “Al fonte, al prato”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]

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