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Ruggero Leoncavallo

 
Artist: Ruggero Leoncavallo

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  • 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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