Antonio Cesti

Antonio Cesti
Baptised
  • Pietro Cesti
  • 5 August 1623
  • Arezzo
Died14 October 1669
Florence
Occupation(s)Composer, singer, organist

Antonio Cesti (Italian pronunciation: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈtʃesti]; baptised Pietro Cesti, 5 August 1623; died 14 October 1669), known today primarily as an Italian composer of the Baroque era, was also a singer (tenor) and organist. He was "the most celebrated Italian musician of his generation".

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