Giovanni Furno
Giovanni Furno (Capua, January 1, 1748 – Naples, June 20, 1837) was an Italian composer and famous music teacher. Among his students were Vincenzo Bellini and Saverio Mercadante. He was unanimously considered the best teacher in Naples.
Giovanni Furno
- Born
- 1748 · Capua.
- Died
- 1837 · Naples.
- Occupation
- composer · music educator
- Fields
- music
- Teachers
- Carlo Cotumacci
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Giovanni Furno (Capua, January 1, 1748 – Naples, June 20, 1837) was an Italian composer and famous music teacher. Among his students were Vincenzo Bellini and Saverio Mercadante. He was unanimously considered the best teacher in Naples.
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Born at Capua in 1748, died in Naples in 1837.
Training under Carlo Cotumacci is recorded. Saverio Mercadante is recorded as having studied under Giovanni Furno. The field of work recorded is music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music, liturgical music and opera.
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- 1.Sanguinetti, Giorgio. The Art of Partimento. 84. May 2012. 978-0-19-539420-7.
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