Lorenzo Da Ponte was an Italian and American librettist, poet and Roman Catholic priest. He wrote the libretti for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart's most celebrated operas: The Marriage of Figaro (1786), Don Giovanni (1787), and Così fan tutte (1790).
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Republic of Venice, birthplace of Lorenzo Da Ponte
Painting of Venice, Italy, circa 1735, by artist Canaletto
Mozart's portrait. Da Ponte wrote numbers of his libretti, including 1786 comedy opera The Marriage of Figaro.
Casanova's portrait. Casanova was placed under arrest and is featured in Da Ponte's memoirs.
Portrait by Samuel Morse, Lorenzo Da Ponte, at the New York Yacht Club
The Italian Opera House, New-York, Lorenzo Da Ponte company
Libretto Don Giovanni, melodrama by Da Ponte and MozartListen
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About this person
Country
ItalyCategory
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1749 to 1838 · aged 89
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30 languages
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