Vincenzo Bellini
(3 November 1801–23 September 1835)
Was an Italian opera composer, who was known for his long-flowing melodic lines for which he was named "the Swan of Catania". Many years later, in 1898, Giuseppe Verdi "praised the broad curves of Bellini's melody: 'there are extremely long melodies as no-one else had ever made before' " Bellini was the quintessential composer of the Italian bel canto era of the early 19th century.
Operas
| Opera | Premiere or date of written | Libretti available |
|---|---|---|
| La sonnambula | 1831, March 6 | italian, english |
| Norma | 1831, December 26 |
