Bassani, Giovanni Battista
Bassani, Giovanni Battista (b Padua, c.1657; d Bergamo, 1716). It. violinist, composer, and organist. Choirmaster, Modena, 1677–80; Ferrara Cath. from 1686, later at Bergamo, 1712. Wrote 15 oratorios, masses, 9 operas, and trio sonatas for strings.
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