Ernesto de Curtis

Born: 1865
Died: 1937
Education: self-taught
Career: composer

The Neapolitan composer Ernesto De Curtis is remembered for his contribution to song in his native region of Naples, in particular his Turna a Surriento, a setting of words by his brother Giovanni Battista, and a favourite recital item in tenor repertoire, from Caruso to Pavarotti.