Natale Abbadia

Natale Abbadia
Born11 March 1792
Genoa, Republic of Genoa
Died25 December 1861 (1861-12-26) (aged 69)
Milan
EducationGenoa Conservatory
Occupation(s)composer, harpsichordist, and conductor

Natale Abbadia (11 March 1792 – 25 December 1861) was an Italian composer, harpsichordist, and conductor. Born in Genoa, Italy,[1] he studied music at the Genoa Conservatory.

From 1831 to 1837, he taught singing in his native city and was a conductor at the Teatro Carlo Felice. He later taught singing in Milan. One of his pupils was his daughter, Luigia Abbadia,[2] who had a successful career as an opera singer.

As a composer, Natale Abbadia wrote music for the theatre and for the church. He composed the opera Giannina di Pontieu (1812), the musical farce L'imbroglione ed il castigamatti, and several masses, motets, and other religious music. He died in Milan at the age of 69.[3]

References

  1. ^ December 25, 2009. "composers biography : A - Ah". dolmetsch.com.
  2. ^ October 16, 2011. Forbes, Elizabeth (2002). "Abbadia, Luigia". Oxfordmusiconline.com. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.O009945. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
  3. ^ Slonimsky, Nicolas (1984). Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, 7th ed. Schirmer Books. ISBN 0-02-870270-0.


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