About Giacomo Cordella
Lived 1786 – 1847 (aged 60). Giacomo Cordella was a composer, organist and music arranger.
Giacomo Cordella (Naples, 25 July 1786 – Naples, 8 May 1847) was an Italian composer.
Biography Cordella studied in Naples with Fedele Fenaroli and Giovanni Paisiello. first performed in 1813, an opera buffa featuring "a vivacious plot and a melody that flows agreeably". Cordella composed also sacred music.
Works
Operas
Other La vittoria dell'Arca contro Gerico, cantata, Naples, 1804 Manfredi trovatore, cantata, Naples, Teatro San Carlo, 6 July 1836 (in collaboration with other composers) Il dono a Partenope, cantata, libretto by Giovanni Schmidt, Naples, Teatro San Carlo, 30 May 1840 (in collaboration with other composers) Cordella composed many other works, including masses, motets and works for small ensembles.
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Who was Giacomo Cordella?
Italian composer
When was Giacomo Cordella born?
Giacomo Cordella was born on 25 July 1786 in Naples.
When did Giacomo Cordella die?
Giacomo Cordella died on 2 May 1847 in Naples.
What was Giacomo Cordella's occupation?
Giacomo Cordella was a composer, organist and music arranger.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Giacomo Cordella. https://biography.guide/giacomo-cordella/
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