Ippolito Fiorini (c. 1549–1621) was a composer andlutenist, and themaestro di capella at the court ofAlfonso II d'Este inFerrara during its entire existence (1568–1597). Asmaestro di capella his role was largely an administrative one, however in addition to being involved with the music of the chapel he also was involved with theconcerto delle donne. He also played thearchlute. He wrote music for the duchesses'balletti to the text ofGiovanni Battista Guarini, although none is extant, and probably also wrote for theconcerto delle donne. He was in charge of theAccademia della Morte in Ferrara from 1594 to 1597.[1]
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