About
Italian composer whose work revolved around creating compositions for operas specifically, such as Marina and Siberia.
Before Fame
He pursued his studies at the Conservatoire of Naples where he took direction under Paolo Serrao. He entered a contest with his Marina and placed 6th out of 73 candidates.
Trivia
His hometown of Foggia in Southern Italy dedicated its most treasured theater to him.
Family Life
He died unmarried when he was 81 years old.
Associated With
He worked to compose operas, even as Joseph Calleja became a successful tenor who performed in some of the most memorable operas of the 20th century.
