Giuseppe Gazzaniga (October 5, 1743 - February 1, 1818) was an Italian composer. There he became composing operas, the most successful of which was his Don Giovanni (1787). October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1818 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Born at Verona, he was intended for the priesthood, but studied music at Venice and Naples (where he was a pupil of Niccola Piccinni). He later became musical director of Crema Cathedral, remaining there until his death. Map of Italy showing Verona in the north Verona (population est. ... Naples panorama Naples (Italian Napoli, Neapolitan Napule, from Greek Νέα Πόλις - Néa Pólis - meaning New City; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is the largest city in southern Italy and capital of Campania Region and the Province of Naples. ... Niccolo Piccinni (January 16, 1728 - May 7, 1800) was an Italian composer of classical music. ...