Francesca Caccini

Francesca Caccini ([franˈtʃeska katˈtʃiːni]; 18 September 1587 – between 1641 and 1645 most likely; or she may have remarried.) was an Italian composer, singer, lutenist, poet, and music teacher of the early Baroque era. She was also known by the nickname "La Cecchina" [la tʃekˈkiːna], given to her by the Florentines and probably a diminutive of "Francesca". She was the daughter of Giulio Caccini. Her only surviving stage work, La liberazione di Ruggiero, is widely considered the oldest opera by a woman composer. As a female composer she helped to solidify the agency and the cultural and political programs of her female patron.

A Musical Tour, from Renaissance to Baroque: 20 Years of Cantar alla Viola - 2024-06-28T00:00:00.000000Z

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Terra e cielo - 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000000Z

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Luzzaschi: Il concerto segreto - 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000000Z

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