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Arrigo Boito

Arrigo Boito (1842–1918) was an Italian librettist, composer and poet.

Also recorded as Tobia Gorrio; Arrigo Enrico Boito; Enrico Giuseppe Giovanni Boito.

Overview

Also worked under the name Tobia Gorrio and Almaviva.

Born at Padua in 1842, died at Milan in 1918.

In detail

Arrigo Boito studied at Milan Conservatory. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is performing arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and classical music. The authority associates the name with Scapigliatura.

Positions recorded include senator of the Kingdom of Italy. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Nerone and Mefistofele.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Arrigo Boito”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q219491: Arrigo Boito

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