Ignazio Donati
Ignazio Donati (* around 1570 in Casalmaggiore near Cremona ; † January 21, 1638 in Milan ) was an Italian organist , conductor and composer .
His first professional position was the position of cathedral organist in Pesaro , after which he worked in various places as Kapellmeister and finally ended his career in Milan, where he held the position of cathedral music director from 1631 until his death.
He created mainly sacred music, including one and polyphonic motets and several masses . His musical work was highly regarded by his contemporaries.
literature
- Alfred Baumgartner: Early music: from the beginnings of occidental music to the completion of the Renaissance. Kiesel, Salzburg 1981, ISBN 3-7023-0120-8 .
Web links
- Sheet music in the public domain by Ignazio Donati in the Choral Public Domain Library - ChoralWiki (English)
- Sheet music and audio files by Ignazio Donati in the International Music Score Library Project
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Donati, Ignazio |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian organist, conductor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1570 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Casalmaggiore near Cremona |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 21, 1638 |
| Place of death | Milan |