Johann Gottfried Walther included Albicastro in his Musicalisches Lexicon (1732) under the mistaken supposition that Albicastro came from Switzerland; consequently he has often been included in lists of Swiss musicians.
Johann Gottfried Walther mistakenly listed Albicastro as a Swiss musician in his Musicalisches Lexicon (1732), believing he originated from Switzerland, which has led to him being included in lists of Swiss musicians.