Italian composer, librettist and theatre manager. According to his
obituary in The Weekly Medley (9 August 1729), he was "deservedly
famous for divinely touching the Violoncello," manifested "Genius for
Musick as a Composer, ... devoted several Hours daily to the
Belles-Lettres," and "was Secretary for many Years to the Royal Academy
of Musick in this City, in which Employment he distinguish'd himself by
his indefatigable Industry and the general Satisfaction he gave to all
the Directors."
