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Giuseppe Dell'Orefice

1848 – 1889

Italian opera composer, conductor

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Lived 1848 – 1889 (aged 40). Giuseppe Dell'Orefice was an Italian composer and conductor.

Giuseppe Dell'Orefice (22 August 1848 – 3 January 1889) born in Fara Filiorum Petri, province of Chieti, was an Italian composer, and conductor best-remembered for his opera Romilda de'Bardi. He died in Naples.

Works Romilda De'Bardi (1874, Naples) opera in 3 acts Egmont (1878, Teatro di San Carlo, Naples) opera in 4 acts, libretto by Graziano Fulina Il Segreto della Duchessa (1879, Naples) opera, libretto by Enrico Golisciani Magnificat (for choir and tenor and bass soloists, 1879) I fantasmi (ballet in 3 acts, 1873)

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Important facts

Born
22 August 1848, Fara Filiorum Petri
Birth century
19th century
Died
3 January 1889, Chieti, Naples
Occupation
Composer, conductor
Nationality
Kingdom of Italy, Italy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giuseppe Dell'Orefice?

Italian opera composer, conductor (1848-1889)

When was Giuseppe Dell'Orefice born?

Giuseppe Dell'Orefice was born on 22 August 1848 in Fara Filiorum Petri.

When did Giuseppe Dell'Orefice die?

Giuseppe Dell'Orefice died on 3 January 1889 in Chieti, Naples.

What was Giuseppe Dell'Orefice's occupation?

Giuseppe Dell'Orefice was a composer and conductor.

What nationality was Giuseppe Dell'Orefice?

Giuseppe Dell'Orefice was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giuseppe Dell'Orefice

· Wikidata: Q11924312

· DBpedia: Giuseppe Dell'Orefice

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