Giacomo Gotifredo Ferrari
Giacomo Gotifredo Ferrari was born in Rovereto in the Italian Alps, and was an Italian composer and singing teacher who spent most of his career in France and England. Four of his operas, I due svizzeri, II Rinaldo d'Asti, L'eroina di Raab, and Lo sbaglio fortunato premiered in the King's Theatre, London. He also composed two ballets, a Mass, and numerous piano sonatas.
Principal works
OperasI due Svizzeri II Rinaldo d'Asti L'eroina di Raab Lo sbaglio fortunatoBalletsBorea e Zeffiro La dama di spirito a Napoli
BooksBreve tratto di canto italiano, also published in English translation as Concise Treatise on Italian Singing Studio di musica teorica pratica Anedotti piacevoli e interessanti occorsi nella vita Giacomo Gotifredo Ferrari, da Rovereto.