Antonio Bernacchi
Italian opera singer (1685-1756) · Musicians · Died at 70
Antonio Bernacchi was an Italian castrato, composer, and teacher of singing. He studied with Francesco Antonio Pistocchi. His pupils included Farinelli, for a brief period during 1727, and the tenor Anton Raaff.
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About this person
Nowadays Bernacchi is best remembered for his association with the composer George Frideric Handel, in six of whose operas he sang.
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1685 to 1756 · aged 70