Nenna, Pomponio

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Nenna, Pomponio (b Bari, c.1550; d Rome, 1613). It. composer influenced by Gesualdo, in whose service he was employed c.1594–9. Pubd. seven books of madrigals, six for 5 vv. 1582–1608 and 1618 (posth.), for 4 vv. 1613. Active mainly in Naples and Rome.

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