Giovanni Pacini (February 2, 1796 - December 6, 1867, was an Italian composer, best known for his operas.
Pacini was born in Catania, the son of the buffo Luigi Pacini, who was to appear in the premieres of many of Giovanni's operas. The family was of Tuscan origin, and just happened to be in Catania when the composer was born.
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