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Errico Petrella

1813–1877

Errico Petrella was born in Palermo on 10 December 1813 and dedicated himself to musical composition, becoming one of the noted Italian composers of the nineteenth century. His activity was conducted in the field of serious music of his time.

He died in Genoa on 7 April 1877, at the end of a career entirely devoted to composition.


The farewell

7 aprile 1877 · Genova

Errico Petrella died in Genoa on 7 April 1877, after having established himself as an Italian composer in the serious music of the nineteenth century.

Where they rest Not open to visitors

By the family's wish there is no burial place open to the public. Here, remembrance is entrusted to the work and to listening.

Sources
  • https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555720
  • https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errico_Petrella
  • Wikidata · Q555720

Chiesa di San Domenico, Palermo