Vincenzo Bellini
Italian composer: Norma, La Sonnambula
Born
November 3rd, 1801
223 years ago
Died
September 23rd, 1835
189 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Born in 1801, a significant figure in the bel canto opera style emerged. Education at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan led to the creation of several celebrated operas. The compositions showcased lyrical melodies and dramatic emphasis, transforming 19th-century opera music. Major works include 'Norma,' featuring the famous aria 'Casta Diva,' and 'La Sonnambula,' both regarded as pinnacles of operatic literature. They underscored the emotional depth and technical demands required of vocalists, influencing future generations of composers and singers. Bellini's contributions to opera and musical composition remain central to the bel canto tradition.
Composed the opera 'Norma'
Wrote 'La Sonnambula'
Influenced the bel canto style in opera
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