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Antonio Lotti died this day in 1740 at the age of 71. Lotti is
Antonio Lotti died this day in 1740 at the age of 71. Lotti is most famous for his Crucifixus in 8 parts, although it is not generally known that thi...

The sublime English composer Henry Purcell died this day in 1695.
The sublime English composer Henry Purcell died this day in 1695. He wrote a vast selection of sacred and secular music and earlier this year Contrapu...

The day after we posted of Hildegard von Bingens birth we now post
The day after we posted of Hildegard von Bingens birth we now post of the anniversary of her death, for she died this day in 1179 at the grand age of ...

Hildegard of Bingen was born this day in 1098. Born the tenth and
Hildegard of Bingen was born this day in 1098. Born the tenth and last child of noble parents, Hildegard von Bingen - visionary, poet, composer, natur...

Anton Bruckner, the great Austrian composer, was born this day in
Anton Bruckner, the great Austrian composer, was born this day in 1824. Known for his symphonies, masses and motets, he is much loved by all choral si...