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| 1667 births | |
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Lotti was born in Venice or Hanover (where his father Matteo was Kapellmeister ). After studying with Giovanni Legrenzi , Lotti made his career at St Mark's Cathedral in Venice, first as an Alto singer, then as assistant to the second Organist , then as second organist, then (from 1704 ) as first organist, and finally (from 1736 ) as ''maestro di cappella'', a position he held until his death. He also wrote music for, and taught at, the Ospedale Degli Incurabili . In 1717 he was given leave to go to Dresden , where a number of his operas were produced. He returned to Venice in 1719 and remained there until his death in 1740 . Lotti wrote in a variety of forms, producing Mass es, Cantata s, Madrigal s, around thirty Opera s, and instrumental music. His sacred choral works are often unaccompanied ( A Cappella ). His work is considered a bridge between the established Baroque and emerging Classical styles. Lotti was a notable teacher, with Domenico Alberti , Benedetto Marcello , Baldassare Galuppi , and Johann Dismas Zelenka among his pupils. He was married to the noted Soprano Santa Stella . MEDIA EXTERNAL LINKS |
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