Elisabetta de Gambarini

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Elisabetta de Gambarini, 1748

Elisabetta de Gambarini (1731–1765) was an English composer, singer, organist and harpsichordist of the 18th century born in London of an Italian father, Charles Gambarini.

She took part as a soprano in Handel's oratorio Judas Maccabaeus at 1 April 1747. She left two books of harpsichord works, published in 1748 :

Opus 1 : Six sets of lessons for the harpsichord in three movements
Opus 2 : Lessons for the harpsichord intermixed with Italian and English songs; in one movement only.

Discography

Lessons for the harpsichord by Paule van Parys (Pavane ADW7395 )
Complete works for harpsichord by Anthony Noble

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Persondata
Name	Gambarini, Elisabetta De
Alternative names
Short description	British composer
Date of birth	1731
Place of birth
Date of death	1765
Place of death

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