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Nicknamed "Zazzerino," Jacopo Peri (1561-1633) is credited, along with Corsi librettist Rinuccini, with creating the first true opera, Dafne, of which only fragments remain. The oldest surving opera, Euridice, is likewise a Peri collaboration with Rinuccini. It is thought that he also sang the role of Orpheus. Peri was also a church organist and wrote ballets, madrigals, and ... [MORE]
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Euridice: Jacopo Peri
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Composer, librettist, and premier information with characters, plot summary, and historical significance.
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Jacopo Peri
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Article from Baroque Music with brief life, major musical positions, noted works, and related composers.
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Jacopo Peri (1561 - 1633)
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Karadar dictionary entry with life, illustrations, notable works, and rivals.
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Jacopo Peri Operas
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Title, librettist, and first performance of known works with Rinuccini libretto for Euridice.
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Jacopo Peri: Zazzerino
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Biography from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program with analysis of style, major compositions, associates, partial discography, and related musical information.
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What Was the First Opera?
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Examines the origins of the genre, including immediate precursors, settling on Peri and Corsi's Daphne as the most likely answer.
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