Morlacchi

(mor-lak'-ki), Francesco, compr. »b. Perugia, June 14,1784: d. Innsbruck, Oct. 28, 1841. Studied with Mazzetti, Caruso, Zingarelli, and Martini; after writing church music, he turned to opera, 1803, with such succe that in 1810 he became capellmeister of Italian opera at Dresden; wrote more operas, ma es, and oratorios; one of those who are said to have combined Italian and German qualities.