A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Ciampi, Legrenzio

CIAMPI, Legrenzio Vincenzo, born at Piacenza 1719, dramatic composer; came to London in 1748 with a company of Italian singers, and between that year and 62 produced 'Gli tre cicisbei ridicoli,' 'Adriano in Siria,' 'II trionfo di Camilla,' 'Bertoldo,' previously performed in Italy, 'Didone,' and some songs in the Pasticcio 'Tolomeo.' Burney says that 'he had fire and abilities' but no genius. His comic operas were the most successful, but 'Didone' is said to contain beautiful music. He also composed 6 trios for strings, 5 oboe concertos, Italian songs, overtures, and a mass (1758), now in the Royal Library at Berlin.

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