Ottavio Catalani (Enna , Sicily , ca. 1560 - 1629) was an Italian composer. He presumably took religious orders in Catania , where he also pursued his musical studies. Before 1600 he was an organist in this city. He moved to Rome , and from 1603 was Kapellmeister at the church of S. Apollinare attached to the German College, and held this position for about twenty years. There he composed according to the daily liturgical needs of the chapel he directed. Shortly before 1615 he was hired by the Borghese family as tutor and music teacher to Prince Marcantonio, and he remained in this… read more
Ottavio Catalani (Enna , Sicily , ca. 1560 - 1629) was an Italian composer. He presumably took religious orders in Catania , where he also pursued his musical studies. Before 1600 he was an organist in this city. He moved to Rome , and from 1603 was Kapellmeister at the church of S. Apollinar… read more
Ottavio Catalani (Enna , Sicily , ca. 1560 - 1629) was an Italian composer. He presumably took religious orders in Catania , where he also pursued his musical studies. Before 1600 he was an organist in this city. He moved to Rome , and from 1603 was Kapellmeister at the church of S. Apollinare attached to the German College, and held this position for about twent… read more
