Ruggero Leoncavallo
Italian composer
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Ruggero Leoncavallo (April 23, 1857 – August 9, 1919) was an Italian opera composer and librettist. He is best known for his 1892 opera, I pagliacci. In 1906, he toured the United States with success. He was born in Naples, and died in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany.
Ruggero Leoncavallo | |
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![]() Leoncavallo in 1910 | |
Born | April 23, 1857 |
Died | August 9, 1919 Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation(s) | Librettist, composer |
Known for | I pagliacci |