Umberto Ravetta

Italian bishop and choir conductor

Umberto Ravetta (Venice, 22 December 1884 – Senigallia, 26 January 1965) was an Italian bishop and choir conductor.

Life

Born in Venice, Ravetta was ordained as a priest on 25 July 1909 by cardinal Aristide Cavallari. He was a good musician and he led the Cappella Marciana from 1921 to 1926. He was elected bishop of Senigallia on 14 November 1938. He attended the first two sessions of the Second Vatican Council until his death on 26 January 1965.

Compositions

  • Ave Maris Stella

References

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