Francesco Provenzale

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Francesco Provenzale (baptized September 15, 1624 in Naples ; † September 6, 1704 there ) was an Italian composer and an early representative of the so-called Neapolitan School .

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So far, no details are known about Provençal's career. He first appeared as a composer in 1653, the year his opera Ciro was staged . It was also the first opera by a Neapolitan composer to be performed in Venice (with additions by Francesco Cavalli ). In 1665 he received the title of Maestro della Fedelissima Città di Napoli . From 1663 to 1675 Provençale taught at the Conservatorio di Santa Maria di Loreto . During this time he staged numerous works with his students, which were successfully performed in the royal palace. From 1673 until shortly before his death, Provenzale taught at the Conservatorio della Pietà dei Turchini . In the course of time he received numerous important musical offices at churches and monasteries in Naples. In competition with the musicians patronized by the Spanish rulers of Naples, he was denied important offices for a long time. In 1680 he became honorary bandmaster of the royal band, but the Venetian Pietro Andrea Ziani was appointed bandmaster. It was not until 1690 that he received a permanent position in the royal chapel as vice conductor, alongside Alessandro Scarlatti , who was appointed in 1683 . In the last years of his life he was assigned assistants for l'impotenza, e vecchiaia , at the Conservatorio it was Gennaro Ursino and at the Fedelissima Città Gaetano Greco .

Works

  • La Stellidaura vendicante , Opera in three acts, 1674
  • Lo schiavo di sua moglie , Opera in three acts, 1675

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personal data
SURNAME Provencal, Francesco
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Italian composer
DATE OF BIRTH baptized September 15, 1624
PLACE OF BIRTH Naples
DATE OF DEATH September 6, 1704
Place of death Naples