Margherita Chimenti Explained

Margherita Chimenti (sometimes Chementi), known as La Droghierina (fl. 1733–1746) was an Italian soprano.[1] She was active for a time in London, where for George Frideric Handel she created the roles of Atalanta in Serse and Adolfo in Faramondo, both in 1738.[2] For Giovanni Battista Pergolesi she created the role of Aquilio in Adriano in Siria in Naples in 1734.[3] She had an extensive career in Italy as well as in London.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: 2001. Chimenti [Chementi], Margherita [‘La Droghierina’]. Grove Music Online. . 10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.05595. Winton Dean.
  2. Book: Franklin Mesa. Opera: An Encyclopedia of World Premieres and Significant Performances, Singers, Composers, Librettists, Arias and Conductors, 1597-2000. 7 May 2015. McFarland. 978-1-4766-0537-1. 324–.
  3. Web site: Corago. corago.unibo.it. Apr 26, 2019.
  4. Web site: Corago. corago.unibo.it. Apr 26, 2019.

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