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Giovanni Domenico Partenio

1633 – 1701

Italian composer, presbyter and opera singer

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About Giovanni Domenico Partenio

Lived 1633 – 1701 (aged 67). Giovanni Domenico Partenio was an Italian composer, presbyter and opera singer.

Gian Domenico Partenio

In 1672, he composed the music for Cristoforo Ivanovich's La costanza trionfante, which premiered at Venice's San Moisè church.

Partenio collaborated frequently with the librettist Matteo Noris. In November 1681, their opera Flavio Cuniberto was performed for the first time in the Teatro San Giovanni Grisostomo. It premiered in 1669 at the Santi Giovanni e Paolo church, and has music also attributed to Antonio Cesti.

Compositions Il Genserico, libretto by Nicolò Beregan (premiered 1669; attributed) La costanza trionfante, libretto by Cristoforo Ivanovich (premiered 1672) Flavio Cuniberto, libretto by Matteo Noris (premiered 1681; revised in 1687) Dionisio, libretto by Matteo Noris (premiered 1681; acts 2 & 3) La bugia regnante, libretto by Nicolò Minato (premiered 1682; act 1)

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Important facts

Born
5 June 1633, Spilimbergo, Venice
Birth century
17th century
Died
18 February 1701, Venice
Occupation
Composer, presbyter, opera singer
Nationality
Republic of Venice

People in Giovanni Domenico Partenio's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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1640 – 1714
Librettist
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1627 – 1713
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Nicolò Minato
1627 – 1698
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Domenico Partenio?

Italian composer, presbyter and opera singer (1633-1701)

When was Giovanni Domenico Partenio born?

Giovanni Domenico Partenio was born on 5 June 1633 in Spilimbergo, Venice.

When did Giovanni Domenico Partenio die?

Giovanni Domenico Partenio died on 18 February 1701 in Venice.

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Giovanni Domenico Partenio was a composer, presbyter and opera singer.

What nationality was Giovanni Domenico Partenio?

Giovanni Domenico Partenio was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Domenico Partenio

· Wikidata: Q1526062

· DBpedia: Gian Domenico Partenio

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