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Isabella Angela Colbran (2 February 1785 – 7 October 1845) [1] was a Spanish opera soprano and composer. She was known as the muse and first wife of composer Gioachino Rossini . Early years. Colbran was born in Madrid, Spain, to Giovanni Colbran, King of Spain Carlos III's head court musician and violinist, and Teresa Ortola.
Overview. Isabella Colbran. (1785—1845) Quick Reference. ( b Madrid, 1785; d Castenaso, Bologna, 1845). Sp. soprano. Considered to be finest dramatic coloratura of her day. Débuts Paris 1801; Bologna 1807; Milan 1808.
As a composer, Colbran wrote four collections of songs, each one dedicated to an important influence: the Queen of Spain, the Empress of Russia, the Prince of Beaumarchais, and one of her teachers, Crescentini.
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Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Colbran, Isabella (1785–1845)Spanish soprano who was greatly loved in Italy. Born in Madrid, Spain, on February 2, 1785; died in Castenaso, Bologna, on October 7, 1845; studied in Madrid with Pareja, in Naples with Marinelli and Crescentini; married Gioacchino Rossini (who wrote several ...
Isabella Colbran was a Spanish soprano who collaborated with Rossini in creating many operatic roles. Learn about her life, career, voice, and popular arias on this web page.
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views 3,719,719 updated. Colbran, Isabella (Angela) ( b Madrid, 1785; d Castenaso, Bologna, 1845). Sp. soprano. Considered to be finest dramatic coloratura of her day. Débuts Paris 1801; Bologna 1807; Milan 1808.
