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Italian Baroque singer
- soprano
- Grand Duchy of Tuscany
- actor, opera singer, lutenist, dancer
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[…] to sing. She grew up receiving a humanistic education (Latin, literature, mathematics and modern languages). Due to her language training, Caccini sung as a part of a family ensemble called ‘Concerto Caccini’, and they sang before the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de Medici. She began catching the attention of others for her musical talents and she began singing as part of a soprano trio comprised of Francesca, her sister and the famous Italian singer, Vittoria Archilei. Through singing in both chamber ensembles and operas, Caccini became famous and was recognised around Italy for her virtuosi and technique. Between the years 1604-05, the Caccini family travelled to France, at the request of Maria d’Medici. The king was impressed by the family ensemble, but especially took a shine to Francesca Caccini. He asked her to stay at the French court and proclaimed that “La Cecchina sang better than anyone in France!” She […]
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