The Teatro Duse is one the oldest extant theaters in the city of

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. Located in the Palazzo del Giglio, the theatre's address is at 42 Via Cartoleria, 40124. It was built by the engineer Antonio Brunetti, and the theatre opened as the Teatro Brunetti in 1822. In 1898 it was re-named for the actress

Eleonora Duse Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse ( , ; 3 October 185821 April 1924), often known simply as Duse, was an Italian actress, rated by many as the greatest of her time. She performed in many countries, notably in the plays of Gabriele d'Annunzio and Hen ...

. While more frequently used as a venue for

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during its history, the theatre has also been utilized for other types of performances such as

opera Opera is a form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a librett ...

s and concerts. The opera composer

Guglielmo Zuelli Guglielmo Zuelli (20 October 1859 – 17 October 1941) was an Italian composer, conductor, and music educator.Slonimsky, p. 1952 As a composer he achieved fame for his first opera ''Fata del Nord'' which premiered in Milan in 1884. Both his f ...

conducted operas at the theatre in the mid to late 1880s. In the 1890s the conductor

Antonino Palminteri Antonino Palminteri (3 October 1846 – 31 July 1915) was an Italian conductor and classical composer. Life and career Born in Menfi, the son of a doctor, in 1970 Palminteri graduated in piano, counterpoint and harmony from the Palermo Conse ...

was active as a resident opera conductor at the theatre. Gialdino Gialdini's opera ''I due soci'' premiered at the theatre on 24 February 1892.

References

External links

Official website of Teatro Duse
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