Life
His entire career, from training to full maturity, consistently takes place within the period of Neoclassicism, representing a hinge figure toward the sensitivity of early Romanticism.
Born in Forlì in 1771, Antonio Peregrino Benelli embarked on a singing career, distinguishing himself as a tenor. Simultaneously, he cultivated his activity as a composer, dedicating himself to both theater and sacred music.
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Tenor and composer
During a theatrical performance, it is said that he sang an aria he had composed himself, surprising the audience with his dual role as performer and author.Works
Benelli wrote masses, oratorios, and theatrical works. His production combines the sensitivity of a singer with the creativity of a composer, with results appreciated by his contemporaries.
Briciole di storia
Pubblico dominio (Commons)
