Mancinelli

(man-chi-nél’-l1), Luigi, Orvieto, Papal States, Feb. 5, 1848— Rome, Feb. 2, 1921; intended for commerce, self-taught on the pf., but permitted to study at 14 with Sbolci (Florence, ’cello); at 15, 3rd ’cellist Pergola Th., earning his living, the next 8 years; studied with Mabellini (comp.); 1870 in the orchestra of the opera at Rome; 1874, 2nd cond.; 1875, cond.; 1881; dir. Bologna Cons., which he made one of the best in Italy; 1886-88, cond. at Drury Lane, London; 1888-95, Royal Th., Madrid; till 1906 at Covent Garden, London, and, 1894-1902, at Met. Op., N. Y.; in Italy called “il Wagner ist a” for his advocacy; c. opera ‘‘Isora di Provenza’”’ (Bologna, 1884); succ. “Ero e Leandro” (Madrid, 1897, New York, 1899); an oratorio, etc.; overture and entr’actemus. to Co a’s “Cleopatra.” (man-ché’-né), (1) Fran., Naples, 1679—1739 cond. and dram. composer. (2) Giambattista, Ascoli, 1716—Vienna, 1800; writer on voice.