Brief biography and pronunciation guide from the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2001.

Biography, major works, and links from the Classical Composers Database.

Includes illustrated biography, and music samples of original work, transcribed by Marc Zuili and the Ensemble Fragonard.

Music files offered in MIDI format.

Biography with studies and influences, theatrical career, teaching, and, especially, his influence on the beginnings of opera buffa plus summary of his compositions. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, works, illustrations, and MIDI audio files.