Role

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Composer

Birth

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1745

Death

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1815

 

Maddalena Lombardini was a prominent Italian composer of the classical era. She was born on February 18, 1735, in Venice, Italy. Her father, Giovanni Battista Lombardini, was a violinist and composer, and her mother, Maria Rosa Calegari, was a singer. Maddalena grew up in a musical family and received her early musical training from her father. At a young age, Maddalena showed a great talent for music, and her father recognized her potential. He began to teach her composition, and she quickly became proficient in writing music. She also learned to play the harpsichord and the violin, which helped her to develop her skills as a composer. In 1754, Maddalena married the composer and violinist Antonio Capuzzi. The couple moved to Padua, where they both worked as musicians. Maddalena continued to compose music, and her works began to gain recognition. She became known for her operas, which were performed in various cities in Italy. One of Maddalena's most famous works is her opera "Il Re Pastore," which was first performed in Venice in 1775. The opera is based on a libretto by Pietro Metastasio and tells the story of Alexander the Great and his love for a shepherdess named Aminta. The opera was well-received and was performed in several cities in Italy. Maddalena also composed a number of instrumental works, including sonatas for harpsichord and violin. Her sonatas are notable for their technical complexity and their use of counterpoint. She also wrote a number of vocal works, including cantatas and arias. In addition to her work as a composer, Maddalena was also a teacher. She taught music to several students, including her own daughter, Marianna Capuzzi. Marianna went on to become a successful composer in her own right. Maddalena's music was highly regarded during her lifetime, and she was recognized as one of the leading composers of her time. However, her music fell out of favor after her death, and it was not until the 20th century that her works began to be rediscovered. Today, Maddalena Lombardini is recognized as an important figure in the history of classical music. Her works are performed and recorded by musicians around the world, and she is remembered as a talented composer who made significant contributions to the development of classical music.

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