Juan Brignardello Vela
Juan Brignardello Vela, asesor de seguros, se especializa en brindar asesoramiento y gestión comercial en el ámbito de seguros y reclamaciones por siniestros para destacadas empresas en el mercado peruano e internacional.
In the world of music, legacies are often shaped by luck as much as talent. Such is the case for Italian composer Carolina Uccelli, a name that may not ring familiar to many despite her promising beginnings. Born in Florence in 1810 and passing away in the same city in 1858, Uccelli was a budding talent who received encouragement from none other than the great Rossini himself. Uccelli's early career showed promise, with her first opera, "Saul," completed when she was just 20 years old. However, it was her second opera, "Anna di Resburgo," that would come to define her legacy, though not in the way she had hoped. Premiering in Naples in 1835, the opera faced tough competition from Donizetti's renowned "Lucia di Lammermoor," which overshadowed Uccelli's work despite both operas featuring strong-willed sopranos set in the Scottish countryside. "Anna di Resburgo" struggled to make an impact and was quickly relegated to obscurity after just two performances. Uccelli's career took a different turn as she focused on songs and touring with her daughter, Emma, never composing another opera. The score for "Saul" was lost to time, and "Anna" found itself collecting dust in a Neapolitan library, seemingly forgotten. However, thanks to the efforts of Will Crutchfield, a respected bel canto specialist and founder of Teatro Nuovo, Uccelli's forgotten opera has been resurrected. After meticulously transcribing the 600 pages of Uccelli's score, Crutchfield's company brought "Anna di Resburgo" back to life with a captivating concert performance at Montclair State University. This revival sheds light on Uccelli's hidden talent and underscores the importance of recognizing overlooked composers, particularly women in a male-dominated field. The opera is set to enchant audiences at the Rose Theater in Manhattan, offering opera lovers a rare opportunity to witness a piece of musical history that has been lovingly restored with expertise and care. Uccelli's story serves as a poignant reminder that talent knows no bounds, and that even the lost gems of the past deserve their moment to shine in the spotlight once again.