Natale Abbadia
Natale Abbadia (March 11, 1792 – December 25, 1861) was an Italian composer, harpsichordist, and conductor. Born in Genoa, Italy,[1] he studied music at the Genoa Conservatory.
Natale Abbadia | |
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| Born | March 11, 1792 |
| Died | December 25, 1861 |
| Education | Genoa Conservatory |
| Occupation | composer, harpsichordist, and conductor |
From 1831-1837, he taught singing in his native city and was a conductor at the Teatro Carlo Felice. He later taught singing in Milan. One of his pupils was his daughter, Luigia Abbadia,[2] who had a successful career as an opera singer.
As a composer, Natale Abbadia wrote music for the theatre and for the church. He composed the opera Giannina di Pontieu (1812), the musical farce L'imbroglione ed il castigamatti, and several masses, motets, and other religious music. He died in Milan at the age of 69.[3]
References
- December 25, 2009. "composers biography : A - Ah". dolmetsch.com.
- October 16, 2011. "Abbadia, Luigia". Oxfordmusiconline.com.
- Slonimsky, Nicolas (1984). Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, 7th ed. Schirmer Books. ISBN 0-02-870270-0.
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