Ruggero Leoncavallo

• Born: March 08, 1857, Naples, Italy
• Died: August 09, 1919, Montecatini, Italy
• Active: '90s
• Genres: Classical
• Instrument: Composer
• Representative Albums: "19 Arie Inedite", "Zingari

Biography

Leoncavallo, an Italian, started as a staunch Wagnerite, his style gradually evolving to the Italian verismo (realism) movement in opera. He wrote many operas, but was never able to duplicate the success of Pagliacci. ~ Mary K. Scanlan, All Music Guide

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