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In 1823, the Austrian government accused Lechi of subversive activity, and he spent 16 months in prison. For Melanotte, the enduring relationship with a politically compromised man made her a controversial figure. "Superb figure, she sings wonderfully with perfect intonation and very fine taste; but her voice sounds too much like an English horn. If it weren't for this unpleasant singularity, Malanotte would figure with honour among artists of the first order. However, she is accused of habits unbecoming a lady, such as abusing tobacco and brandy." (L. Hérold, cited in Radiciotti, I, p. 100).<ref name="Treccani"/> | In 1823, the Austrian government accused Lechi of subversive activity, and he spent 16 months in prison. For Melanotte, the enduring relationship with a politically compromised man made her a controversial figure. "Superb figure, she sings wonderfully with perfect intonation and very fine taste; but her voice sounds too much like an English horn. If it weren't for this unpleasant singularity, Malanotte would figure with honour among artists of the first order. However, she is accused of habits unbecoming a lady, such as abusing tobacco and brandy." (L. Hérold, cited in Radiciotti, I, p. 100).<ref name="Treccani"/> | ||
During the late 1820s, Melanotte began to suffer from an unspecified brain disease. She died of a heart attack on Lake Garda in 1832. ref name="Treccani"/> | During the late 1820s, Melanotte began to suffer from an unspecified brain disease. She died of a heart attack on Lake Garda in 1832. <ref name="Treccani"/> | ||
==Adelaide Melanotte in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history== | ==Adelaide Melanotte in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history== | ||