Giovanni Valentini (c. 1750 – 1804) was an Italian

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composer,

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and painter. He is best remembered for his innovative instrumental music. Among his many works are two operas, ''La statua matematica'' and ''Le nozze in contrasto'', the latter of which premiered at the Teatro San Moisè,

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, in November 1774.

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