Jean Paul Égide Martini (1741 - 1816)
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Jean Paul Egide Martini, (August 31, 1741 ? February 10, 1816) was a composer of classical music. Sometimes known as Martini Il Tedesco, he is best known today for the vocal romance "Plaisir d'Amour," on which the 1961 Elvis Presley standard "Can't Help Falling in Love" is based. He is sometimes referred to as Giovanni Martini, which has resulted in a confusion with Giovanni Battista Martini, particularly with regard to the composition of Plaisir d'Amour.

Martini was born Johann Paul Aegidius ... (Read all)
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