Nicola Antonio Manfroce continued his musical education in Rome, where he studied counterpoint under the composer Niccolò Antonio Zingarelli. At the time of their association, Zingarelli was serving as maestro di cappella of the Sistine Chapel, making Rome an important center for Manfroce’s advanced training. This period of study, which followed Manfroce’s earlier training in Naples, helped refine his compositional technique before his early operatic successes.
Niccolo Zingarelli → Nicola Manfroce
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Niccolo Zingarelli
2026–2026
Nicola Manfroce
1791–2026