Giovanni Battista Bassani

Giovanni Battista Bassani was an Italian Baroque composer, violinist, and organist active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born around 1650, he worked primarily in Ferrara and held various prestigious musical positions throughout his career, including serving as maestro di cappella at the Ferrara Cathedral. Bassani was known for his sacred music, instrumental works, and oratorios, and he earned wide respect in his time for both his compositions and his skills as a teacher—he may have even taught the famed violinist Arcangelo Corelli.

His music embodies the expressive style of the late Baroque, featuring rich harmonic language and lyrical melodies. Some of his notable works include the oratorios Giona and La Morte Delusa, the collection of cantatas Affetti Canori, and instrumental suites like Sinfonie, Op. 5. Though his name isn't as widely recognized today, Bassani was an important figure in the Italian Baroque scene and contributed significantly to the development of both sacred and instrumental music in his era.

Genres

Classical

Opera

Baroque

Sacred Music

Oratorio

Cantata

Latest Release

Bassani: Affetti canori, cantate et ariette, Op. 6

Giovanni Battista Bassani

Album - 32 Tracks - Released January 21, 2022