Life
Trained in the transitional phase between the Late Baroque and the emerging Arcadia, his artistic maturity was fully expressed in the new Arcadian style, of which he was an important exponent at the imperial court of Vienna.
Carlo Agostino Badia was born in Venice in 1672. Trained in an environment rich in musical stimuli, he soon moved to Vienna, where his career took off at the imperial court.
Aneddoto
The court as a stage
During a Viennese celebration, Badia's music was so appreciated that the Emperor wanted to repeat the entire serenade the following evening.Works
Among Carlo Agostino Badia's works are musical dramas and oratorios performed in Vienna. He also wrote numerous serenades, often commissioned for imperial weddings and celebrations.
Alongside his theatrical production, he left a series of sacred works that show a refined language, with attention to both the liturgical aspect and the expressive dimension. His works helped strengthen the cultural link between Italy and the Habsburg capital.
Briciole di storia
Professional diner
In Florence in the early 1700s, Fagiuoli was a regular at the dinners of the nobles, who invited him to delight in his sparkling responses. He would arrive, sit down, and serve jokes and improvised octaves. He paid the bill in wit, not in florins.
Pubblico dominio (Commons)
