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MANTUA CITY
Mantua (Mantova), a UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Italy, boasts a profound connection to music history. Under Gonzaga's patronage during the Renaissance, Mantua became a cultural hub. It hosted some of the era's greatest composers, such as Claudio Monteverdi, who premiered L’Orfeo there in 1607, an opera widely regarded as a foundational work in the genre. The city also contributed to sacred and secular music through the works of musicians like Jacquet of Mantua and Salamone Rossi. Moreover, Mantua is closely tied to the violin-making tradition, with renowned craftsmen like Tommaso Balestrieri producing instruments celebrated for their tonal quality and durability, contributing to its musical legacy.
