Giovanni Paisiello

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Born 9 May 1740. Died 5 June 1816.

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Giovanni Paisiello

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Giovanni Paisiello (or Paesiello) (9 May 1740 – 5 June 1816) was an Neapolitan composer of the Classical era.

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