Amanda Campodónico | |
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Born | 17 November 1879 Rosario, Argentina |
Died | 11 April 1933 Buenos Aires |
Occupation | Singer |
Amanda Campodónico (17 November 1879 – 11 April 1933) was an Argentine
mezzo-soprano singer.
Campodónico was born in Rosario, Argentina, and studied music there, [1] before continuing her training in Milan. She also studied in Brussels, Rome, and Naples. [2]
In 1897, Campodónico made her debut on the opera stage at the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona, [2] in Samson and Delilah, conducted by the composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Also in 1897, she sang at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, in a company with Raffaele Grani , Eugenio Giraldoni, and Maurizio Bensaude. [3] She performed throughout Europe, and toured in the Americas. [2] In 1899, she was lead mezzo-soprano of an Italian opera company when it toured in Mexico, [4] performing alongside Aristide Anceschi . [5]
After returning to Argentina, Campodónico sang mainly in recital and concert settings. In 1906 she was appointed as a music teacher; she taught at a normal school, and at the Williams Conservatory in Buenos Aires. [6] [7] One of her voice students was Hina Spani. [8] [9]
Campodónico died in 1933, aged 53, in Buenos Aires. In 1958, a street in Rosario was named in her memory. [10]
Amanda Campodónico | |
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Born | 17 November 1879 Rosario, Argentina |
Died | 11 April 1933 Buenos Aires |
Occupation | Singer |
Amanda Campodónico (17 November 1879 – 11 April 1933) was an Argentine
mezzo-soprano singer.
Campodónico was born in Rosario, Argentina, and studied music there, [1] before continuing her training in Milan. She also studied in Brussels, Rome, and Naples. [2]
In 1897, Campodónico made her debut on the opera stage at the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona, [2] in Samson and Delilah, conducted by the composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Also in 1897, she sang at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, in a company with Raffaele Grani , Eugenio Giraldoni, and Maurizio Bensaude. [3] She performed throughout Europe, and toured in the Americas. [2] In 1899, she was lead mezzo-soprano of an Italian opera company when it toured in Mexico, [4] performing alongside Aristide Anceschi . [5]
After returning to Argentina, Campodónico sang mainly in recital and concert settings. In 1906 she was appointed as a music teacher; she taught at a normal school, and at the Williams Conservatory in Buenos Aires. [6] [7] One of her voice students was Hina Spani. [8] [9]
Campodónico died in 1933, aged 53, in Buenos Aires. In 1958, a street in Rosario was named in her memory. [10]