Antonio Caldara Article Index for
Antonio
Shopping
Caldara
Website Links For
Antonio
 

Information About

Antonio Caldara




Caldara was born in Venice (exact date unknown), the son of a violinist. He became a chorister at St Mark's Cathedral also in Venice, where he learned several instruments, probably under the instruction of Giovanni Legrenzi . In 1699 he relocated to Mantua , where he became ''maestro di cappella'' to the Duke. He remained there until 1707 , then moved on to Rome , becoming ''maestro di cappella'' to Prince Ruspoli . While there he wrote "Faithfulness in Love Deafeats Treachery" for the public theatre at Macerata . In 1716 , he obtained a similar post in Vienna Rome to serve the Imperial Court, where he remained until his death.

Caldara is best known as a composer of Opera s and Oratorio s. Several of his works have libretti by Metastasio .


LIST OF WORKS