Renzi, Anna (c. 1620–1660)
Renzi, Anna (c. 1620–1660)
Italian mezzo-soprano. Born c. 1620 in Rome, Italy; died 1660.
Began singing in teens and trained under Filiberto Laurenzi with whom she remained associated until 1644; moved to Venice and became well known for important roles in operas by Sacrati, Monteverdi, and others.
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