Cottrau, Teodoro

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Cottrau, Teodoro (b Naples, 1827; d Naples, 1879). It. composer and publisher. Wrote 50 Neapolitan melodies, most famous being Santa Lucia (1850). In 1848 became joint owner of his father's publishing firm Girard's. Close friend of Bellini and Donizetti.

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