Luca Antonio Predieri (b Bologna, 13 Sept 1688; d there, 3 Jan 1767). Italian composer. A violinist, he was maestro di cappella in several Bolognese churches including the cathedral (1728-31). After moving to Vienna he became vicemaestro of the court chapel in 1739 and succeeded Fux as its director in 1741. He composed oratorios, other sacred music and c 30 operas, mainly given in Florence and Vienna. Several other members of Predieri's family were musicians, but some of the relationships are unclear. Read more on Last.fm