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Lorenzo Fago

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Lorenzo Fago was an Italian composer born on August 13, 1704. He was active during the 18th century, a period marked by the late Baroque and early Classical eras in music. Fago is associated with the Neapolitan school, which was influential in the development of opera and sacred music in Italy.

He spent much of his career in Naples, a major center for music at the time, and contributed to the city's rich musical tradition. Lorenzo Fago died on April 30, 1793, at the age of 88. His work is recognized as part of the broader Italian Baroque and early Classical repertoire.

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