Short bio Marco Scacchi
Full biography Marco Scacchi
Marco Scacchi was an Italian composer and writer on music , born around 1600 in the town of Gallese, Lazio. He studied under Giovanni Francesco Anerio in Rome , where he likely gained valuable insights into music theory and composition. Scacchi served as the court capellmeister for the Grand Duke , and was a prolific composer, writing works such as "II ratto di Helena". He is also known for his written works on music , including "Cribrum musicum ad triticum Siferticum seu , Examinatio succincta axiomatum", which demonstrated his knowledge of musical criticism. Scacchi was a respected member of the music community during his lifetime and his works continue to be studied and performed today. Some of Scacchi's colleagues and assistants include Bartlomiej Pekiel, a Polish composer of choral music who served under Scacchi at the Warsaw court.
Compositions featuring Marco Scacchi
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chi la mia luce estinse?, madrigal | 2:57 min | Choral | - |
| 2 | Dove, ah dove, madrigal | 3:51 min | Choral | - |
| 3 | Era l'anima mia, madrigal | 6:00 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | O come sei gentile, madrigal | 4:46 min | Choral | - |
| 5 | Parlo, misero, o taccio, madrigal | 4:57 min | Choral | - |
| 6 | Questa nova angioletta, madrigal | 3:03 min | Choral | - |
| 7 | Voi volete ch'io mora, madrigal | 3:44 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Marco Scacchi
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Marco Scacchi, Marcin Mielczewski, Bartłomiej Pękiel, Wojciech Długoraj, Diomedes Cato, Adam Jarzębski, Jacek Różycki – Music In The Royal Castle In Warsaw(LP) | - | Orpheus (13) |
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