Laura Peverara

Laura Peverara

Laura Peverara (c. 1550 – January 4 1601) was an Italian virtuoso singer who was also a harpist and dancer; born and raised in Mantua. Her father was an intellectual who tutored princes, leading to Laura's being brought up in courtly society. In the 1570s she was singing in Verona. Peverara is most famous for having been in the renowned "Concerto delle donne" in Ferrara. She was the first member, starting in 1580, and remained in the group until its dissolution in 1598. Three anthologies were put together in her honor, including one by Torquato Tasso ("Il Lauro verde") in celebration of her marriage to Ferrarese Count Annibale Turco. In addition many madrigals were dedicated to her by Ferrarese composers, including ones by Giovanni Battista Gabella, Vittorio Baldini, and Giovanni Gabrieli.

References

*Anthony Newcomb. "Laura Peverara", "Grove Music Online", ed. L. Macy (accessed May 20 2006), [http://www.grovemusic.com/ grovemusic.com] (subscription access).


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