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ARCHILEI, Vittoria

ARCHILEI, Vittoria (1555-1620)
Name: ARCHILEI, Vittoria (1555-1620)
Musical genre: Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth: Italy
Country of location: —
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Vittoria Archilei was an Italian soprano, dancer, and lutenist. She became one of the most famous singers of her time, singing at many court entertainments, and was in the service of the Medici for her entire career. She composed the song Dalle piu alte sfere.

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