About Teresina Tua
Lived 1866 – 1956 (aged 90). Teresina Tua was an Italian violinist.
Maddalena Maria Teresa Tua (23 April 1866 – 28 October 1956) was a prominent Italian violinist who demonstrated her musical talents from an early age.
Biography Born in Turin on 23 April 1866, Maddalena Maria Teresa Tua was the daughter of Antonio Tua, a mason and amateur violinist, and Marianna Rabino, a housewife who played the guitar. It was her father who initially taught her how to play but she made such rapid progress that after attending Bellini's opera La sonnambula, she began to play the tunes she had heard.
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Who was Teresina Tua?
Italian violinist (1866–1956)
When was Teresina Tua born?
Teresina Tua was born on 24 April 1866 in Turin.
When did Teresina Tua die?
Teresina Tua died on 28 October 1956 in Rome.
What was Teresina Tua's occupation?
Teresina Tua was a violinist.
What nationality was Teresina Tua?
Teresina Tua was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Teresina Tua. https://biography.guide/teresina-tua/
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