4 Corners of the World: International Collections and Studies at the Library of Congress
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“A Grand Series of Musical Compositions”: The Curious Case of Nicola Sampieri
June 14, 2021
In The Muse: Performing Arts Blog
An obscure composer from the late 18th and early 19th century, Nicola Sampieri self-published most of his music with programmatic titles, intricate engravings, and specific instructions for performance that included both sound effects and visual displays.
“A Grand Series of Musical Compositions”: The Curious Case of Nicola Sampieri
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