In addition to "Funiculì, Funiculà", Denza composed hundreds of popular songs. Some of them, such as "Luna fedel", "Occhi di fata", and "Se", have been sung by Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Carlo Bergonzi, Luciano Pavarotti, and Ronan Tynan.

" Funiculì, Funiculà" (IPA: [funikuˈli (f)funikuˈla]) is a Neapolitan song composed in 1880 by Luigi Denza to lyrics by Peppino Turco. It was written to commemorate the opening of the first funicular railway on Mount Vesuvius. It was presented by Turco and …

LUIGI DENZA, (1846 – 1922) was born on 24 February 1846 in Castellemmare di Stabia, Italy. He studied music under Saverio Mercadante and Paolo Serrao at the Naples Conservatory. After graduation, he began to compose opera music and his Wallenstein (1876) was received with praise in Naples.

Luigi Denza (February 24, 1846, Castellammare di Stabia, Campania - January 26, 1922), was an Italian composer. Denza was born at Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples. He studied music under Saverio Mercadante and Paolo Serrao at the Naples Conservatory.

Mark Denza is a great-grandson of Luigi Denza, composer of the ubiquitous Neapolitan song Funiculì, Funiculà; and twice achieved success in that field himself as winner of the The Bach Choir’s competition for an original Christmas carol.

Signer Denza's latest compositions are Sleepy Eyes; a Sleighing Duet; and Vieni, especially composed for the famous tenor, Signer Caruso. ‹ Dennée, Charles up Deppe, Ludwig › Today's Pages

Luigi Denza: An Italian Maestro Luigi Denza, born in Italy, embarked on his musical journey at the prestigious Neapolitan Conservatory. Under the tutelage of renowned composers Paolo Serrao and Saverio Mercadante, he honed his skills in composition.

Luigi Denza (24 February 1846 in Castellammare di Stabia – 27 January 1922 in London) was an Italian composer. Denza was born at Castellammare di Stabia, near Naples. He studied music under Saverio Mercadante and Paolo Serrao at the Naples Conservatory.

Luigi Denza (24 February 1846 – 27 January 1922) was an Italian composer. Show Less... Continue reading at Wikipedia... Birth and Death Data: Born February 24, 1846 (Castellammare di Stabia), Died January 26, 1922 (London) Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1896 - 1948. Roles Represented in DAHR: composer.

composer, Type: Person, Gender: Male, Born: 1846-02-24 in Castellammare di Stabia, Died: 1922-01-26 in London, Area: Italy