voc, b, 1859-1920 IT, Naples
Singer / Musician / Composer
Giovanni Capurro (February 5, 1859 – January 18, 1920) was an Italian poet, best remembered today as the co-creator, with singer/composer Eduardo Di Capua, of the world famous song, "'O Sole mio".Capurro was born in Naples. He made his living as a poet and playwright. He is considered to be among the finest nineteenth-century Italian poets. The actor Viviani gave his first performance in an established theatre, the Teatro Perella in Basso Porto, in The Street Urchin, a sketch by Capurro.Capurro died in 1920; some sources say in Naples while others say Mexico City.
Claudio Capurro sax, cl, as Jazz, Folk and World |
Michela Capurro Dance |
Juan Diego Capurro key, voc PE *1981 |
Giuseppe Capurro *1989 Dance |