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Cesti (Senegal)
Cesti may refer to: *Antonio Cesti (1623–1669), Italian composer *The plural of cestus, a classical girdle *The plural of cestus Cestus (), plural: cesti, in a general sense meant, for ancient Greeks and Romans, any band or tie. However, it was more frequently used to refer to: * The Girdle of Aphrodite * Boxing gloves used by ancient Greeks and Romans, also written '' ..., a classical glove {{Disambig, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonio Cesti
Antonio Cesti (; baptised Pietro Cesti, 5 August 1623; died 14 October 1669), known today primarily as an Italian composer of the Baroque era, was also a singer (tenor) and organist. He was "the most celebrated Italian musician of his generation". Biography He was baptised Pietro Cesti at Arezzo on 5 August 1623.Herbert Seifert (2016)"Cesti, Antonio, Taufname Pietro" MGG Online. Claims that he studied with Giacomo Carissimi "appear to be groundless". In 1637 he joined the Order of Friars Minor, or Franciscans, a Roman Catholic religious group founded by Francis of Assisi, and took the name Antonio. (He has also been referred to as 'Marc' Antonio', but this is incorrect.) While he was in Volterra he turned more toward secular music, perhaps due to the patronage and influence of the powerful Medici family. Here he also came in contact with Salvator Rosa, who wrote libretti for a number of Cesti's cantatas. By 1650 Cesti's calling as a Franciscan friar and his success as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cestus
Cestus (), plural: cesti, in a general sense meant, for ancient Greeks and Romans, any band or tie. However, it was more frequently used to refer to: * The Girdle of Aphrodite * Boxing gloves used by ancient Greeks and Romans, also written ''Caestus'' * A girdle or belt worn by women in ancient Greece * A marriage girdle, given by a newly married wife to her husband References External links A Latin Dictionary [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
