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CodeDS/UK/7996
NameBevignani; Enrico (29 September 1841-29 August 1903); Italian conductor, harpsichordist, composer and impresario
Variations of NameEnrico Modesto Bevignani
Dates29 September 1841-29 August 1903
GenderMale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginItaly (born)
BiographyEnrico Bevignani was an Italian conductor, harpsichordist, composer, and impresario.

In 1864 Bevignani moved to London to become principal harpsichordist at Her Majesty's Theatre where he also occasionally served as conductor. In 1871 he was appointed chief conductor at the Royal Opera House in London, a position he held through 1878. He was also active as a conductor at La Fenice during the 1870s.

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