Relatively little is known about Baroque composer and organist Giovanni Legrenzi, though it is explainable – of 19 operas he composed (which by itself is quite an impressive amount), most haven't survived, and in this light it is a little wonder that historians and musicologists weren't very interested in a biography of a person, whose remaining legacy is quite sparse. Given that he was among forefront composers in his time, it is particularly sad to see only three of fourteen his oratorios having managed to reach the present day as well. To do the best that I can, I want to share with you one of Legrenzi's survived works – for all that he did (including giving lessons to young Vivaldi), he deserves more recognition than he already has. Here is sheet music of Che fiero costume in F Minor, enjoy!
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