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Italian Baroque composer Pier Francesco Cavalli (1602-1676) was a protege of Monteverdi. He is most known for his operas, including Xerse in 1654. Originally named Pier Francesco Caletti-Bruni, he changed to honor an early patron.

Resources in This Category

• Cavalli, Francesco (1602-1676)

  http://www.naxos.com/person/Francesco_Cavalli/24558.htm
  Brief life and summary of operas.

• Cavalli, Pietro Francesco (1602 - 1676), Italy

  http://stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/cavalli1676.html
  Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

• Francesco Cavalli (1599-1676)

  http://www.lieder.net/lieder/get_settings.html?ComposerId=3697
  Art songs listed at REC Music Foundation including Italian lyrics.

• Francesco Cavalli [Caletti]

  http://www.hoasm.org/VIIF/Cavalli.html
  Biography, musical development, positions held, noted works, and link to related material on operas from the Here of a Sunday Morning radio program.

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