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Distinguished members of the Accademia
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Academy of Santa Cecilia: Its history in pictures
4. Distinguished members of the Accademia
In the 19th century, all of Europe's major exponents of music were enrolled as honorary associates of the Academy. They included Donizetti - pictured, Rossini, Paganini, Mendelssohn and Berlioz. Among the crowned heads of Europe who were honorary members was Queen Victoria.
