Luigi Agnesi by Unknown

Luigi Agnesi
(Louis Ferdinand Leopold Agniez)
17 July 1833-2 February 1875
Belguim Bass-Baritone
Composer & Conductor

Studied Harmony with Charles Bosselet at Royal Academy of Music Brussels , he won the Belguim Prix de Rome which enabled him to take further study for 2 years in Italy.

In 1861 he entered the Paris Consevatory and studied voice with Gilbert Duprez.Debut as Assur in "Semiramide" by Rossini in 1864 at the Theatre Italian in Paris. Made his London debut in 1865 at Her Majestys Theatre and remained in London.

He sang at Royal opera House Covent Garden and the Theatre Royal Drury Lane until his death.
He was particulallary admired for his portrayal of Henry VIII in "Anna Bolena" and as Alphonso in "Lucrezia Borgia" both by Donizetti .

He composed 1 opera "Hermond le Nomand" which premiered unsucceddfully at La Monnaie Brussels