Pietro Paolo Bencini

Pietro Paolo Bencini (* 1670, † July 6, 1755 in Rome ) was an Italian conductor and composer of the Baroque.

Life

Bencini comes from a family of musicians. He was in Rome a maestro di cappella, WOULD in this function at several churches in the city. His compositional work consists mostly of sacred music, including several oratorios and cantatas.

Works (selection)

  • Il sacrificio di Abramo ( oratorio, libretto by Giacomo Buonaccorsi )
  • Tra l' ombre piu Romite ( Cantata )
  • Rimembranza crudele ( Cantata )
  • Clori che m'invaghi ( Cantata )
  • Jesus redemptor omnium ( Christmas hymn )
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