Background
Bellezza, Vincenzo was born on February 17, 1888 in Bitonto, Italy. Son of Nicola and Anna (Magrone) Bellezza.
Bellezza, Vincenzo was born on February 17, 1888 in Bitonto, Italy. Son of Nicola and Anna (Magrone) Bellezza.
Studied composition, violin, piano and organ, Royal Conservatory, Naples, 1899-1907.
Began as violinist, 1906. Debut as orchestra conductor Royal Theatre San Carlo, Naples, 1907. Conductor at opera houses in Italy, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Montevideo, Uruguay, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paula, Brazil, Barcelona, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, London, England, and Metropolitan Opera House, New York City.
Married Clary Zannoni-Chauvet, April. Children: Clara, Lucia (deceased), Massimo Valerio.