Giovanni Domenico Freschi (March 26, 1634 - 2 July 1710) was an Italian composer and Roman Catholic priest.
From the age of 22 until his death he worked as a church musician and composer in Vicenza.
From 1671 to 1685 he was also active as an opera composer.
Born in Bassano del Grappa, Freschi was appointed ''Maestro di cappella'' in the Cathedral of Vicenza on December 14, 1656 only a few years after his ordination. He remained at this post until his death in Vicenza.
His sacred compositions were frequently performed during his lifetime in the Cathedral and in other important churches in Vicenza.
In addition to his activities as a church musician and composer, Freschi also had an active career as an opera composer.
Of his 16 renowned operas, eleven of them premiered at the theatres in Venice and five of them at the Opera house in the Villa Contarini, the Piazzola sul Brenta. His first opera, ''Ifide greca'' (libretto by Nicolò Minato) was first performed in Venice in 1671. His second opera, ''Helena rapita da Paride'' was performed at the inauguration of the ''Teatro Sant'Angelo'' in Venice in 1677. His last opera for premiere, ''Gli amori d'Alidaura'' was performed in Piazzola sul Brenta in 1685.
