About Andrea Falconieri
Lived 1580 – 1656 (aged 75–76). Andrea Falconieri was an Italian composer and lutenist.
Andrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma from 1604 until 1614, and later moved to Rome, and then back to his native Naples, where in 1647 he became maestro di cappella at the royal chapel.
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Who was Andrea Falconieri?
Italian composer
When was Andrea Falconieri born?
Andrea Falconieri was born in 1580 in Naples.
When did Andrea Falconieri die?
Andrea Falconieri died on 29 July 1656 in Naples.
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Andrea Falconieri was a composer and lutenist.
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Andrea Falconieri was Italian.
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