Baldassare Galuppi (jan 1, 1706 – jan 1, 1785)
Description:
Nationality: ItalianBest known for his enormously popular comic operas, he was also a virtuoso harpsichordist who composed more than 130 keyboard sonatas in one, two, and three movements. He
embraced the galant style, spinning graceful, aria-like melodies in short phrases over largely homophonic accompaniments.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1706
jan 1, 1785
~ 79 years