Saverio Mercadante → Giovanni Furno

Saverio Mercadante studied under Giovanni Furno at the San Sebastiano Conservatory in Naples beginning in 1808. Furno, a renowned Neapolitan music theorist and pedagogue, instructed Mercadante in composition during his formative years, contributing to the foundation of his musical education.

Connected Figures

Saverio Mercadante

1795–1870

Giovanni Furno

2026–2026