Albergati (Capacelli), Pirro
Albergati (Capacelli), Pirro
Albergati (Capacelli), Pirro, Italian nobleman, music patron, and composer; b. Bologna, Sept. 20, 1663; d. there, June 22, 1735. He held public offices in Bologna, where he also presented many of his works at his palace. His oratorios were given during the annual Lenten music performances (1686–1732). He also publ. 15 vols. of instrumental works, sacred music, and cantatas (1682–1721). His operas and serenatas are not extant.
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