Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari was an Italian composer and teacher best known for his comic operas, many of which were based on plays by Carlo Goldoni. Born in Venice to a German father and Venetian mother, he studied music in Munich under Joseph Rheinberger before returning to Italy to direct the Liceo Benedetto Marcello. His notable works include Il segreto di Susanna, Le donne curiose, and The Jewels of the Madonna.