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SANTINI (Santini) Fortunato (5 I 1778, Rome - 1862, ibid.) - Italian composer and music. collector. In his youth, he studied music with Guidy and J. Yannakkoni. In 1801 he accepted the rank of abbot. From 1802 for 50 years he collected musical handwritten and published works., Composing one of the richest muses. libraries, edge gained fame in many. countries. K. Zelter, F. Mendelssohn, F. Liszt, O. Nikolai and others knew about it. The description of the collection was made by V. V. Stasov (he met her in 1852-53 in Rome and was delighted with its fullness). More than 4,500 manuscripts were presented in S.'s collection, many of them - op. vintage ital. composers German, English and french. authors. In 1862, C. became the property of the Museum of the Diocese of Munster. The author of muses. cit., incl. Mass, Stabat Mater, Requiem, Motets. Translated to Italy. language texts of a number of oratorios G.F. Handel,“Passion according to John” by I. S. Bach, “Death of Jesus” by K. G. Graun. Some Op. Bach and Handel were published in his editions and editions. From 1835 S. - honorary member. Academy "Santa Cecilia", from 1837 - Singing Academy in Berlin.