Lorenzo Da Ponte
American librettist and poet
Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian, later American, opera librettist, poet and Roman Catholic priest. He wrote the libretti for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart's most celebrated operas: The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and... Wikipedia
Born: March 10, 1749, Vittorio Veneto, Italy
Died: August 17, 1838 (age 89 years), New York, NY
Libretti: The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte, Don Giovanni, and more
Spouse: Nancy Grahl (m. 1792–1831)
Children: Lorenzo Da Ponte
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Don Giovanni (Don Juan)
1787
Mozart's librettist
Don Giovanni
La Cifra. A Comic Drama in Two Acts, by Da Ponte [or Rather, Adapted from G. Petrosellini] ... Performed at the King's Theatre, Etc. Ital. & Eng
1798
Il Ratto Di Proserpina, Or The Rape of Proserpine. A Serious Opera in Two Acts ... as Represented at the King's Theatre, Etc. Ital. & Eng
1804
La Scola De'Maritati. A Comic Opera in Two Acts ... Performed at the King's Theatre, Etc. Ital. & Eng
1798
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Aug 13, 2024 · Italian poet and librettist best known for his collaboration with Mozart.
Lorenzo da Ponte (10 March 1749 – 17 August 1838) was an opera librettist and poet. He is best known for having written the libretti for three of Mozart's ...
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