Giacomo Rampini

Who was Giacomo Rampini?

Giacomo Rampini was an Italian composer of operas, oratorios, and sacred music.

Rampini was born and died in Padua. He was appointed the maestro di cappella of Padua Cathedral in 1704, and held the position until his death, at which time Andrea Adolfati took over the post. Two of Rampini's operas were successfully premiered at the Teatro Sant'Angelo in Venice, Armida in Damasco and La gloria trionfante d'amore.

Rampini was the namesake and music instructor of his nephew, composer and organist Giacomo Rampini, who held the post of maestro di cappella at the Udine Cathedral.