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Marenzio

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/ maˈrɛntsjo /

noun

  1. Luca (ˈluːka). 1553–99, Italian composer of madrigals

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Bardi himself devised the third intermezzo, Rinuccini wrote the verse and Bardi and Marenzio the music.

From Some Forerunners of Italian Opera by Henderson, W. J. (William James)

The text was by Rinuccini and the music by 174 Luca Marenzio, the famous madrigalist.

From Some Forerunners of Italian Opera by Henderson, W. J. (William James)

Marenzio unquestionably lived for some months in Mantua, 51 where according to Calvi9 he completed his studies under the guidance of the Duke.

From Some Forerunners of Italian Opera by Henderson, W. J. (William James)

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