Vincenzo Bellini

Celebrating the birthday of Vincenzo Bellini, born November 3

Vincenzo Bellini (born in Sicily on November 3, 1801) is perhaps best known for his 11 operas but was also an important composer of a small but influential set of art songs. Bellini’s bel canto style, with melodic elements of the music of Chopin and Liszt and clarity of form found in Haydn and Mozart,… Read More