Vitali, Giovanni Battista: Il Giona, Oratorio in 2 parti

Giovanni Battista Vitali (b Bologna, 18 Feb 1632; d Bologna, 12 Oct 1692). Composer, cellist and singer. He is noted for his work in establishing the Baroque sonata, especially the trio sonata. His works appear to have influenced the chamber music of such eminent composers as Corelli, Torelli and Purcell.