Benedetto Secchi
Benedetto Secchi (born January 28, 1831 in Mondovì ; † 1883 in Rome ) was an Italian singer and composer.
Life
Secchi was a student at the Milan Conservatory from 1844 to 1847; he studied piano and composition with Antonio Angeleri , Felice Frasi and Pietro Ray . The composer, who has been married to the soprano Luigia Bendazzi since 1859 , created works of various genres, including at least two operas that were premiered in Milan . At least the second one is certified with some success. In addition, Secchi worked as a conductor and singing teacher.
The soprano Ernestina Bendazzi (1864–1931) is his daughter.
Operas
- 1847: Il trovatore
- 1856: La fanciulla delle Asturie
Individual evidence
- ↑ Article on Secchi in Corrado Ambìveri: Operisti minori: dell'ottocento Italiano . Rome, Gremese, 1998. pp. 143/144
- ↑ Giovanni Masuto: I maestri musicali italiani del secolo XIX : in 1882, pp 179
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Secchi, Benedetto |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian singer and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 28, 1831 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mondovì |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1883 |
| Place of death | Rome |