Giacomo Rampini (1680 – 27 May 1760) was an Italian

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s, and sacred music. Rampini was born and died in

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. He was appointed the

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in 1704, and held the position until his death, at which time

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took over the post. Two of Rampini's operas were successfully premiered at the

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'' (17 October 1711) and ''

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'' (16 November 1712). Rampini was the namesake and music instructor of his nephew, composer and organist Giacomo Rampini (died 15 November 1811), who held the post of maestro di cappella at the

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1680 births 1760 deaths Italian classical composers Italian male classical composers Italian opera composers Male opera composers {{italy-composer-stub