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Attilio Ariosti
1666Nov, 5

Attilio Ariosti

Attilio Ariosti, Italian viola player and composer (d. 1729)
Attilio Malachia Ariosti (or Frate Ottavio) (5 November 1666 – 1729) was a Servite Friar and Italian composer in the Baroque style, born in Bologna. He produced more than 30 operas and oratorios, numerous cantatas and instrumental works.

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