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Vincenzo BELLINI

3 November 1801 - 23 September 1836 (age 35)

Vincenzo Bellini portrait


Click on the above portrait of Bellini for more information about it.

Sicilian 19th century composer. Together with Rossini and Donizetti he was one of the main proponents of 'Bel Canto' opera.


The Bellini Family

Born: Catania, Sicily 3 November 1801 Vincenzo Salvatore Carmelo Francesco
Father: Don Rosario Bellini- organist
Grandfather: taught him composition
Siblings: eldest of seven children
Partners: liaisons with various ladies, but unmarried.
Children: none
Died: Paris, 23 September 1836 (age 34) Cause: dysentery.
Grave: Catania Church, Catania, Sicily.

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Works

10 Operas
including:

  • Norma
  • La Straniera
  • I Capuleti e i Montecchi
  • La Sonnambula
  • Il Pirata
  • Beatrice di Tenda
  • I Puritani

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Montserrat Caballe as Norma "Casta diva" at Bolshoi


Bellini Treasures on eBay

On eBay you will find bargains galore but more interestingly there is a treasure chest of old items. Out of print books, old recordings no longer available, memorabilia and goods no longer sold on the High Street.To see what is currently on offer take a look at:



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opera calendar 2009

2009 Calendar

This calendar has 12 of my portraits, all of opera composers, including Bellini.
Jan - Dec 2009. US Holidays.

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