Gregorio Allegri

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Gregorio Allegri born?Circa January 14, 1582
2. When did Gregorio Allegri die?February 17, 1652
3. Where was Gregorio Allegri born?Rome, Italy
4. What is the primary affiliation?Roman School of composition; Singer in the Sistine Chapel choir
5. What is the most famous work?Miserere, a setting of Psalm 51 for two choirs
6. Who was Gregorio Allegri?Gregorio Allegri was a composer and singer who lived around 1582 to 1652. He worked in the Sistine Chapel choir and was part of the Roman School of music.

Roman School: A style of sacred music composition flourishing in Rome during the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
Polychoral Style: A musical technique involving multiple choirs or vocal groups singing in alternation or together.
Sistine Chapel Choir: The official choir of the papal chapel in Vatican City, known for performing sacred music in a historically significant setting.
Excommunication: The act of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of a church, a penalty threatened for revealing the 'Miserere'.