Bergamo, Lomardy, Italy -- July 2006 -- This sculptured group stands atop the tomb of the German-born composer Simone Mayr who moved to Bergamo in 1802 to run the basilica's music program. He composed over 70 operas which are rarely performed. Today he's best known as the teacher of Donizetti.

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