Margherita Chimenti Explained

Margherita Chimenti (sometimes Chementi), known as La Droghierina (fl. 1734–1746) was an Italian soprano. 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.[1] For Giovanni Battista Pergolesi she created the role of Aquilio in Adriano in Siria in Naples in 1734.[2] She had an extensive career in Italy as well as in London.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 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–.
  2. Web site: Corago. corago.unibo.it. Apr 26, 2019.
  3. Web site: Corago. corago.unibo.it. Apr 26, 2019.