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Born: March 08, 1857 in Naples, Italy
Years Active: 90 's
Died: August 09, 1919 in Montecatini, Italy
Genre: Classical

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 Guid ...More >>

Discography: 2000 Zingari 1994 19 Arie Inedite I Pagliacci More >>

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Influenced By: Giuseppe Verdi Richard Wagner Lauro Rossi More >>

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