Giovanni Maria Casini

Giovanni Maria Casini was an Italian composer born on December 16, 1652. He was active during the Baroque period, a time known for its elaborate musical forms and expressive style. Casini is recognized for his contributions to sacred and secular music in Italy.

He spent much of his career in Florence, where he was associated with the city's musical life and served in various capacities, including as an organist and composer. Casini's works include oratorios and other vocal compositions typical of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He died on February 25, 1719, at the age of 66.