Cherubini

American  

[ker-oo-bee-nee, ke-roo-bee-nee] / ˌkɛr ʊˈbi ni, ˌkɛ ruˈbi ni /

noun

1. Maria Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore 1760–1842, Italian composer, especially of opera; in France after 1788.

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Cherubini British  

/ ˌkɛrʊˈbiːnɪ /

noun

1. ( Maria ) Luigi ( Carlo Zenobio Salvatore ) (luˈiːdʒi). 1760–1842, Italian composer, noted particularly for his church music and his operas.

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Example Sentences

One of Maria Callas’ most hair-raising roles was her Medea in Luigi Cherubini’s 1797 opera, which was an influence on Beethoven’s revolutionary “Fidelio,” thus helping usher in the Romantic-era ideal of a woman as liberator.

From Los Angeles Times

This year’s Roads of Friendship concert series will launch on July 7 in Ravenna, and feature the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra founded by Muti, the Cremona Ancient Choir as well as Jordanian musicians.

From Seattle Times

Norma is a descendant of Medea, a character who opened the Met’s season in Luigi Cherubini’s 1797 opera.

From New York Times

Sporting director Cherubini - not among the indicted representatives - and Massimiliano Allegri, will be responsible for what happens on the playing side.

From BBC

Rizzi’s “Medea” had the formality of Gluck, who influenced Cherubini, mixed with hints of the tumultuous “Sturm und Drang” movement to come.

From New York Times