Barbara Strozzi
Born: 6th August 1619, Venice, Italy
Died: 11th November 1677, Padua, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Barbara Strozzi was a Venetian composer and singer of the middle Baroque Period. During her lifetime, Strozzi published eight volumes of her own music, and had more secular music in print than any other composer of the era. This was achieved without support from the Church or consistent patronage from the nobility.
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