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1686 in music |
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The year 1686 in music involved some significant events.
Events
- Alessandro Scarlatti establishes the "Italian overture" form of opera.
Published popular music
Classical music
- Henry Purcell - Ye Tuneful Muses
- Giuseppe Torelli - 10 Sonate a 3, with Basso Continuo, op. 1
Opera
The following operas were composed:
- Jean-Baptiste Lully - Armide
- Alessandro Scarlatti - Olimpia vendicata
Births
- July 31 (or August 1) - Benedetto Marcello, composer (died 1739)
- August 19 - Nicola Porpora, composer (died 1768)
Deaths
- date unknown - John Playford, music publisher (born 1623)
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