A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Valeriano, Cavalliere

VALERIANO, Cavaliere Valeriano Pellegrini, commonly called; a very distinguished musico, attached to the Court of the Elector Palatine, about 1712. In that year he visited London, replacing Nicolini, who left in June. Valeriano, who had a counter-tenor voice of great beauty, 'created' the principal parts in 'Pastor Fido,' produced Nov. 21, and in 'Teseo,' first performed Jan. 10, 1713. He sang also the chief rôle in 'Ernelinda,' and drew the highest salary of the season (about £650). His engagement terminated, Valeriano left England, and did not return here again.

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