Carlotta Ferrari (27/01/1837 - 23/11/1907), a female Italian composer, born in Bologna. Dramatic composer, pupil of Strepponi and Panziui ; and at the Conservatorio, Milan, in 1844-50, of Mazzucato in composition. She is a poet as well as musician, and writes her own librettos. Works : Ugo, opera, represented in Milan, July 24, 1857 ; Sofia, opera in three acts, Lodi, Milan, Turin, 1866 ; Eleonora d' Arborea, opera, Cagliari, March, 1871 ; Grand mass for Cathedral of Lodi, 1868 ; Requiem for anniversary of death of Charles Albert, Turin Cathedral, 1868 ; Songs, etc.