Piccinni

[ peet-cheen-ee ]

noun

1. Nic·co·lò [neek-kaw-, law] or Ni·co·la [nee-, kaw, -lah], 1728–1800, Italian composer.

Example Sentences

It would also have permitted Piccinni’s heirs to begin claiming paper losses of their own.

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The special innovations of Piccinni and Paisiello have been mentioned.

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Marmontel declared himself ready to adapt an opera by Quinault for Piccinni, of whose music he announced himself the champion.

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Vapidly pretty Italian operas were in fashion, and Piccinni was the favorite composer.

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One day, old Piccinni had occasion to visit the Bishop of Bari.

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This little opera filled every playhouse in the Italian peninsula, and it had taken Piccinni ten days to write!

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