Francesco Provenzale
Francesco Provenzale | |
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| Born | 25 September 1632 Naples, Italy (presumed) |
| Died | 6 September 1704 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, teacher |
Francesco Provenzale (25 September 1632 – 6 September 1704) was an Italian Baroque composer and teacher. He is considered the founder of the Neapolitan school of opera. Notably Provenzale was the teacher of famed castrato 'il cavaliere Nicolo Grimaldi (detto Nicolini)'.