Alessandro Speranza

Alessandro Speranza (1728 - 17 November 1797) was an Italian composer and celebrated contrapuntist.[1] His opera I due Figaro was very popular during his lifetime and enjoyed revivals in Italy after his death well into the 19th century; including at La Scala in 1840 with Raffaele Scalese in the title role.[2]

Speranza taught the composer Niccolò Antonio Zingarelli (1752-1837) who became known for his operas.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Sanguinetti, Giorgio (May 2012). The Art of Partimento: History, Theory, and Practice. Oxford University Press, USA. p. 86. ISBN 978-0-19-539420-7. LCCN 2011015907. ...Niccolò Zingarelli (1752-1837) was a student of Fenaroli and Alessandro Speranza, a celebrated contrapuntist...
  2. ^ "Scalese, Raffaele at operissimo.com". Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
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