Francesco Canova da Milano
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1497 – 1543
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Who was Francesco Canova da Milano?
Francesco Canova da Milano was an Italian lutenist and composer. He was born in Monza, near Milan, and worked for the papal court for almost all of his career. Francesco was heralded throughout Europe as the foremost lute composer of his time. More of his music is preserved than of any other lutenist of the period, and his work continued to influence composers for more than a century after his death.
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- Born
- Aug 18, 1497
Monza - Also known as
- Francesco da Milano
- Canova da Milano, Francesco
- Nationality
- Italy
- Died
- Jan 2, 1543
Milan
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on July 23, 2013
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