According to the Ukrainian biography of Annibale Padovano, he served as the maestro of Claudio Merulo during their overlapping years at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice. This indicates that Merulo studied under Padovano before eventually succeeding him: Padovano was first organist from 1552 to 1565, while Merulo joined as second organist in 1557, working under him and receiving guidance during this period.
Annibale Padovano → Claudio Merulo
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Annibale Padovano
teacher
Claudio Merulo
student