Isabella Colbran
1785 - 1845
Colbran studied singing with various virtuosos of her day. After a successful debut in Paris, she enjoyed a performing career in Italy. Colbran married the composer Rossinni, although she divorced him shortly afterward. In addition to her singing career, she composed four collections of songs.
Works in Our Collections:
- Già la notte s’avvicina - found in First Solos: Songs by Women Composers, Volume I: High Voice
- Già la notte s’avvicina - found in 24 Italian Songs & Arias by Women Composers
- La speranza al cor mi dice - found in 24 Italian Songs & Arias by Women Composers
- Povero cor tu palpiti - found in 24 Italian Songs & Arias by Women Composers