Camillo Francesco Passarini

The Italian composer Francesco Passarini, known for writing difficult cornett parts, was born on 10 November 1636 and died on 23 September 1694, aged fifty-seven. Works include the Letanie della Beata Vergine for five voices (SSATB), two violins and continuo.

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