Lorenzo Da Ponte
Opera librettist for Mozart's works
Born
March 10th, 1749
276 years ago
Died
August 17th, 1838
186 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An Italian-American priest and poet, contributed significantly to the world of opera through collaborations with composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Wrote librettos for several operas including 'The Marriage of Figaro,' 'Don Giovanni,' and 'Cosi fan tutte.' After moving to America, engaged in various pursuits, including founding an Italian-language school in New York. His literary contributions continue to be celebrated in the realms of music and literature.
Wrote libretti for 'The Marriage of Figaro'
Collaborated on 'Don Giovanni'
Created the libretto for 'Cosi fan tutte'
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