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Antonio Cesti, Italian organist and composer (died 1669)

Antonio Cesti

Italian composer, singer and organist (1623–1669)

Antonio Cesti, known today primarily as an Italian composer of the Baroque era, was also a singer (tenor) and organist. He was "the most celebrated Italian musician of his generation".
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August 5

Day of the year

August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 148 days remain until the end of the year.
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