empty cell Ruggero Leoncavallo
Ruggero Leoncavallo was an Italian opera composer best known for his 1892 opera "Pagliacci," considered a key work of the verismo movement. He studied at the Naples Conservatory and later moved to Paris, where he worked as a pianist and singing teacher. In addition to "Pagliacci," he composed operas such as "I Medici" (1893), "La bohème" (1897), and "Zazà" (1900). His musical style combined realistic elements with rich melodies and dramatic expression. Leoncavallo also wrote the song "Mattinata" for Enrico Caruso, which became popular. He died in Montecatini Terme in 1919.
