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Ponchielli

American  
[pawng-kyel-lee] / pɔŋˈkjɛl li /

noun

  1. Amilcare 1834–86, Italian composer.


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Further down the line, “La Gioconda” was an important steppingstone toward the “verismo” operas at the turn of the 20th century — for which Puccini, a student of Ponchielli, is the best-known representative.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2022

“La Gioconda,” by Amilcare Ponchielli, established the composer as a creator of operas on par with Verdi after its 1876 premiere at La Scala in Milan.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2022

Ms. Chookasian made her Met debut in 1962, at the age of 40, in the role of La Cieca in “La Gioconda,” by Ponchielli; the production also starred Franco Corelli, Robert Merrill and Zinka Milanov.

From New York Times Apr. 12, 2012

And when his uncle died a certain Count Florestan gave him in charge of Ponchielli, "foster-father," as he is called, "of the veritist school."

From Time Magazine Archive

Ponchielli played his part, and under his guidance such dissimilar talents as Puccini, Mascagni, and Leoncavallo were fostered.

From Ivory Apes and Peacocks by James Huneker

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