Giacomo Cordella

Giacomo Cordella (Naples, 25 July 1786 – Naples, 8 May 1847) was an Italian composer. Biography Cordella studied in Naples with Fedele Fenaroli and Giovanni Paisiello. first performed in 1813, an opera buffa featuring “a vivacious plot and a melody that flows agreeably”. Cordella composed also sacred music. Works Operas Other *La vittoria dell’Arca contro Gerico, cantata, Naples, 1804 *Manfredi trovatore, cantata, Naples, Teatro San Carlo, 6 July 1836 (in collaboration with other composers) *Il dono a Partenope, cantata, libretto by Giovanni Schmidt, Naples, Teatro San Carlo, 30 May 1840 (in collaboration with other composers) Cordella composed many other works, including masses, motets and works for small ensembles. References Notes Sources * * * *