Conti was appointed to the imperial court chapel in Vienna by Emperor Leopold I in April 1701, initially as a substitute theorbist.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Conti had a strong sense for refined orchestrations, surprising audiences with new colors and sound effects, which was facilitated by the many virtuosos at the Vienna court.
Composer Biography
Conti was married to a female vocalist in each of his three marriages, which may explain the dominance of sopranos in his arias.
Composition History
Conti's music was popular and widely disseminated among his contemporaries, with performances of his operas documented in various European cities between 1718 and 1738.
Composer Biography
Francesco Bartolomeo Conti, a son of a Florentine musician, first gained renown as a virtuoso plucked-instrument player, especially on the theorbo.
Performer Biography
The ensemble nuovo aspetto was founded in 2011 by Michael Dücker, Johanna Seitz, and Elisabeth Seitz, focusing on rediscovering Baroque works for unusual instrumentations.
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