Luisa Cappiani
Austrian soprano, educator, essayist
Born
April 24th, 1829
196 years ago
Died
1919
106 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Austria
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Born in Austria in 1829, a distinguished soprano, educator, and essayist. Achieved acclaim for performances in opera and concert settings throughout Europe. Educated many aspiring singers and contributed to music literature through essays and writings. Significant influence on the development of vocal pedagogy and appreciation of opera in the 19th century.
Performed in operas across Europe
Contributed essays on music education
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