Bernardino Ottani

Bernardo Ottani (Bologna , 8 September 1736 - Turin , 26 April 1827 ) was an Italian composer, brother of the tenor Gaetano Ottani. Bernardo (or Bernardino) Ottani completed his first studies under the guidance of Father Martini , with whom he will remain linked throughout his life by a deep friendship. In 1758 , at the age of 22, he became chapel master of the church of San Giovanni in Monte in his native Bologna and three years later of that of Santa Lucia .