Piccinni

[ peet-cheen-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Nic·co·lò [neek-kaw-, law] or Ni·co·la [nee-, kaw, -lah], 1728–1800, Italian composer.

It would also have permitted Piccinni’s heirs to begin claiming paper losses of their own.

The special innovations of Piccinni and Paisiello have been mentioned.

Marmontel declared himself ready to adapt an opera by Quinault for Piccinni, of whose music he announced himself the champion.

Vapidly pretty Italian operas were in fashion, and Piccinni was the favorite composer.

One day, old Piccinni had occasion to visit the Bishop of Bari.

This little opera filled every playhouse in the Italian peninsula, and it had taken Piccinni ten days to write!

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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