Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Marc Antonio Cesti
(1623 Arezzo – 1669 Florenz)
Plaque below the marker
German-English translation:
Plaque below the marker
Erected by Stadt Innsbruck (City of Innsbruck).
Location. 47° 16.162′ N, 11° 23.612′ E. Marker is in Innsbruck, Tyrol. Marker is at the intersection of Pfarrgasse and Domplatz, on the left when traveling north on Pfarrgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pfarrgasse 5, Innsbruck, Tyrol 6020, Austria.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. James Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); Innsbruck's First School (within shouting distance of this marker); Precht House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teutonic Order House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Golden Roof and New Courtyard (about 90 meters away); Jakob Hutter (about 90 meters away); Bederlunger House (about 90 meters away); Hölblinghaus (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Innsbruck.
Also see . . . Antonio Cesti. Wikipedia article on Antonio Cesti. On the Golden Apple: "...Il pomo d'oro (The Golden Apple) was performed for the wedding of Emperor Leopold I. It was far more elaborate than contemporary Venetian operas, including a large orchestra, numerous choruses, and various mechanical devices used to stage things like gods descending from heaven (deus ex machina), naval battles, and storms..." (Submitted on September 5, 2013.)
Categories. • Arts, Letters, Music •
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