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June 14 in opera music history1466: Birth of Venetian music printer Ottaviano del Petrucci, who revolutionized music publishing by producing the first printed music books using movable type. 1558: Death of Spanish composer Cristóbal de Morales in Málaga. He was known for his sacred music and was one of the most prominent composers of the Spanish Renaissance. 1594: Death of Flemish composer Orlandus Lassus in Munich. He was one of the most influential composers of the late Renaissance and composed over 2,000 works. 1730: Birth of Italian composer Antonio Sacchini in Florence. His operas gained popularity in England and France, with 'Oedipe à Colone' being his most enduring work. 1744: Death of French composer André Campra in Paris. He was a leading composer of French opera and a key figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style. 1750: Death of German composer Franz Anton Maichelbeck at age 47. He was known for his contributions to the development of the symphony and opera in the early Classical period. 1763: Birth of German composer Simon Mayr in Mendorf, Bavaria. He became a significant figure in Italian opera and founded the Bergamo Conservatory in 1805. 1784: Birth of Italian composer Francesco Giuseppe Baldassare Morlacchi. He composed over twenty operas and was active in the early 19th century. |
