Previous posts for May 4th may be found here: Bartolomeo Cristofori (2019), Roberta Peters (2020), and Lance Bass (2021)
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Marianna Martines [Marianne von Martinez] (4 May 1744 – 13 December 1812), was a composer, pianist, and singer based in Vienna. She had close professional and social relationships with Porpora, Metastasio, Haydn, and Mozart.
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When Martines’ father died unexpectedly, Metastasio helped the Martines children establish their careers. Martines and her sister, Antonia, reciprocated by caring for Metastasio in his later life. Because of their dedication and companionship, Metastasio arranged to leave his estate to them. Independent and financially secure, the two unmarried sisters managed a large home where they regularly hosted musical events attended by performers and composers including Haydn and Mozart. -- https://www.amodernreveal.com/marianna-martines
The musical annals attest
That Martines hung out with the best.
But with Mozart and Haydn as chums
The question quite quickly becomes -
Who else to invite to your do
That is found in the same Who Is Who?
Who else to invite to your bash
Who wouldn’t leave feeling like trash.
And who could you possibly get
As a fourth when you make a quartet?
Is it true that one's options are tightest
When you hang with the best and the brightest?
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