Antonio Lotti

Venetian composer Antonio Lotti (1667-1740) was much celebrated in his day. He attracted the finest singers to participate in his operatic ventures, was able to command huge salaries for his services and even found the time to teach many of the next generation's most talented Italian composers. As the senior choirmaster at the prestigious Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, he produced a great deal of high-quality sacred music.