Vincenzo Bellini
3 November 1801 — 23 September 1835
Was an Italian opera composer, who was known for his long-flowing melodic lines for which he was named "the Swan of Catania". Many years later, in 1898, Giuseppe Verdi "praised the broad curves of Bellini's melody: 'there are extremely long melodies as no-one else had ever made before' "
Bellini was the quintessential composer of the Italian bel canto era of the early 19th century.
Bellini was the quintessential composer of the Italian bel canto era of the early 19th century.
Operas
| Opera | Premiere or date of written | Libretti available |
|---|---|---|
| La sonnambula | 1831, March 6 | italian, english |
| Norma | 1831, December 26 | english, italian |
History
- January 31, 1813 — Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini was born in Catania, Sicily.
- March 6, 1831 — World premiere of Vincenzo Bellini's "La sonnambula" at Teatro Carcano (Milan).
- March 16, 1833 — First performance (world premiere) of Vincenzo Bellini’s opera "Beatrice di Tenda" at Teatro La Fenice in Venice.
- January 24, 1835 — Vincenzo Bellini’s opera "I puritani" premiered at the Théâtre-Italien in Paris.
