Giuseppe Felice Tosi
Giuseppe Felice Tosi (born February 8, 1628 in Bologna ; † 1693 there ) was an Italian organist , conductor and composer .
With the exception of a few years (1680 to 1683), when he was Kapellmeister in Ferrara , he worked in his hometown as an organist at various churches and was a member of the influential Accademia Filarmonica . His son Pier Francesco Tosi was a well-known castrato and composer and was active as a singing teacher in many European cities.
In addition to other works, Giuseppe Felice Tosi created a number of solo cantatas and operas that show him as an accomplished and imaginative composer.
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| SURNAME | Tosi, Giuseppe Felice |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian organist, conductor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 8, 1628 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bologna |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1693 |
| Place of death | Bologna |