Alessandro Stradella (1639-82): La Susanna, oratorio Jun27
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Alessandro Stradella (1639-82): La Susanna, orator...

Some composers are satisfied to live quiet but purposeful lives, have many children and leave a great musical legacy. Others are like Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682) who led the life of a scoundrel in the midst of a great musical career, living to only 42 years of age. He lived the life that...