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Francesca Caccini

Francesca Caccini (Signorini), referred to as “La Cecchina” was perhaps one of the most acclaimed sopranos of her period and a noted instructor, and a composer of the first Baroque period. She was the elder of two daughters from the composer Giulio Caccini. They both became observed opera singers; younger …

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