Severo Bonini

Severo Bonini (December 23, 1582 - December 5, 1663) was an Italian composer, organist and writer on music.

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December 23 - 1582 - December 5 - 1663 - Italian - Composer - Organ

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He was born in Florence and became a Benedictine monk. He studied singing with Giulio Caccini. He served as organist in Forli from 1613 and held a number of other posts before returning to Florence in 1640 where he was maestro di cappella and organist at Santa Trinità until his death. He died in Florence.

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Florence - Benedictine - Giulio Caccini - Forli - 1613 - 1640

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He published several books of music, including motets and madrigals. He wrote music in the new monodic style. His treatise Prima parte de' discorsi e regole sovra la musica (1649-1650) is an important source of information on contemporary composers and the rise of monody and opera.

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Motet - Madrigal - Monodic - 1649 - 1650 - Opera

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