Italian Classical period composer and violinist Maddalena Laura Lombardini (1745-1818?) left one of the four Ospedali or orphanage schools of Venice by one of the two means possible: She married violinist and composer Ludivico Sirmen rather than becoming a nun or remaining forever attached to the school. A promising early career was perhaps shortened by her own decision to turn from ... [MORE] 1. Lombardini Sirmen, Maddalena Laura - Brief biography noting her wide range of vocal, instrumental, and compositional skills from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. 2. Maddalena Lombardini Sirmen - Book review by Robert Hugill from the January 2004 MusicWeb(UK). Includes biographical information and background material. 3. Sirmen, Maddalena Laura Lombardini (1745 - 1818), Italy - Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

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