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Today in Opera History — June 14
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Birth of Venetian music printer Ottaviano del Petrucci, who revolutionized music publishing by producing the first printed music books using movable type.
1558
Death of Spanish composer Cristóbal de Morales in Málaga. He was known for his sacred music and was one of the most prominent composers of the Spanish Renaissance.
1594
Death of Flemish composer Orlandus Lassus in Munich. He was one of the most influential composers of the late Renaissance and composed over 2,000 works.
1730
Birth of Italian composer Antonio Sacchini in Florence. His operas gained popularity in England and France, with 'Oedipe à Colone' being his most enduring work.
1730
Antonio Sacchini, Italian opera composer best known for "Œdipe à Colone", was born in Florence.
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