Research topic: Giacomo Carissimi

Giacomo Carissimi , 1605-74, Italian composer. Most of his life was spent in Rome, where he wrote chamber cantatas in a style that lasted for over a century. His Latin oratorios, of which Jephtha is best known, are among the earliest extant examples of true oratorio. Famous as a teacher, he had among his pupils Alessandro Scarlatti. Author not available, CARISSIMI, GIACOMO. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more