Johann Adolph Hasse (1699–1783) was a German composer, singer, and teacher of the Baroque period, renowned for his work in opera seria. He was born in Bergedorf and received his early musical education in Hamburg. Hasse's career flourished after he moved to Italy, where he studied with Alessandro Scarlatti and absorbed the Italian musical style that would come to define his compositions. He married the famous soprano
... Per saperne di piùJohann Adolph Hasse (1699–1783) was a German composer, singer, and teacher of the Baroque period, renowned for his work in opera seria. He was born in Bergedorf and received his early musical education in Hamburg. Hasse's career flourished after he moved to Italy, where he studied with Alessandro Scarlatti and absorbed the Italian musical style that would come to define his compositions. He married the famous soprano Faustina Bordoni, and together they became one of the most celebrated musical couples of the 18th century.
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