About Carlo Acton
Lived 1829 – 1909 (aged 79). Carlo Acton was an Italian pianist and composer.
Carlo Eduardo Acton (25 August 1829 – 2 February 1909) was an Italian composer and concert pianist. He is particularly remembered for his opera Una cena in convitto and for his sacred music compositions of which his Tantum ergo is the most well-known.
His father, Francis Charles Acton (1796-1865), was the youngest son of General Joseph Acton, younger brother of Sir John Acton, 6th Baronet. His mother Esther was a daughter of the Irish painter Robert Fagan.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Carlo Acton's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Carlo Acton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlo Acton?
Italian composer (1829-1909)
When was Carlo Acton born?
Carlo Acton was born on 25 August 1829 in Naples.
When did Carlo Acton die?
Carlo Acton died on 2 February 1909 in Portici.
What was Carlo Acton's occupation?
Carlo Acton was a pianist and composer.
What nationality was Carlo Acton?
Carlo Acton was Italian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlo Acton. https://biography.guide/carlo-acton/
MLA: "Carlo Acton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlo-acton/.
Chicago: "Carlo Acton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlo-acton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:20 UTC