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My Take
Cimarosa is one of those names I find genuinely poignant. In his own lifetime he was a superstar, churning out more than eighty operas and rivaling Mozart in popularity, yet today he survives mostly through one work, the comic gem Il matrimonio segreto. That fate fascinates me, how fashion can swallow a giant of the Neapolitan school almost whole. I think there is something admirable about a composer who worked overwhelmingly in comedy, chasing lightness and wit rather than grandeur. His instrumental and church music get overlooked, but the buoyancy of that one secret marriage is enough to keep me curious about everything else he left behind.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Domenico Cimarosa
- Name (Japanese)
- ドメニコ・チマローザ
- Reading
- どめにこ・ちまろーざ
- Born
- December 17, 1749 – January 11, 1801
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Aversa, Province of Caserta, Italy
- Occupation
- composer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Il matrimonio segreto | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Domenico Cimarosa born?
December 17, 1749 – January 11, 1801.
Where is Domenico Cimarosa from?
Domenico Cimarosa is from Aversa, Province of Caserta, Italy.
What does Domenico Cimarosa do?
Domenico Cimarosa works as composer.
What is Domenico Cimarosa known for?
Notable works include Il matrimonio segreto.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.