Vincenzo Bellini

Vincenzo Salvatore Carmelo Francesco Bellini was an Italian opera composer known for his long-flowing melodic lines, earning him the nickname 'the Swan of Catania'. Bellini became a leading figure of the Italian bel canto era in the early 19th century, with his work lauded by composers and public alike. His operas, including 'Il pirata', 'I Capuleti e i Montecchi', 'La sonnambula', 'Norma', and 'I puritani', are celebrated for their melodic beauty and emotional depth. Bellini's influence extended to composers like Verdi, Wagner, Liszt, and Chopin, while his mastery in matching music with psychological aspects of text set him apart. He died at 33 in Puteaux, France【25†source】.