Gesualdo Lanza. Engraving by H. Minasi, 1809, after T. Cheeseman and E.F. Burney.
- Burney, Edward Francis, 1760-1848.
- Date:
- Jan.y 1st 1809
- Reference:
- 2065014i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Gesualdo Lanza (1779–1859), singing teacher, was born in Naples. In 1813 he published The elements of singing. His other publications include The elements of singing in the Italian and English styles (1809), Sunday evening recreations (1840), and Signor Lanza's new method of teaching class singing (1843). Lanza also composed the music for The deserts of Arabia (1806), an opera
Portrait in oval, surrounded by allegorical figures of fame and hope, Apollo playing the lyre, and musical instruments
Publication/Creation
London (No. 8, South Crescent, Alfred Place, Bedford Square) : The author, Jan.y 1st 1809.
Physical description
1 print : stipple engraving ; image and lettering 22.5 x 24 cm
Lettering
The elements of singing. Composed by Gesualdo Lanza. Burney delt. The portrait drawn by T. Cheseeman. H. Minasi sculp.t
Creator/production credits
The Minasi family, which intermarried with the Lanza family, is elucidated by Merrick, op. cit. James Anthony Minasi (1776-1865), William Minasi (1825-1869) and Emelia Minasi (1822-1914) are mentioned as artists, but the only H. Minasi is Henry Swinburne Minasi (1783-1859), who became the Consul General for the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, but is not known to have been an artist
References note
Randall C. Merris, 'Carlo Minasi, composer, arranger and teacher', Papers of the International Concertina Association, 2009, 6, pp. 17-45
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2065014i
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