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Francesco da Milano

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Francesco da Milano (1497-1543) was a medieval Italian lutist virtuoso and composer. Was borned in Monza, close to Milan; was rather popular during his life; wrote several books of music for lute. Some his works are still very famous and could be heard anywhere occasionally.