Fortunato Chelleri was a successful composer in Venice in the 18th century. He wrote 7 operas between 1715 and 1722, and was the youngest composer at the time to write operas for the Venetian theaters. Today’s Beautiful Music features Vanni Moretto leading Atalanta Fugiens playing 8 Sinfonias by Fortunate Chelleri, and cellist Sol Gabetta playing one of his Cello Concertos.
Fortunato Chelleri: Sinfonie for Strings & Cello Concerto | 1742 – 1751 – YouTube