Where was Donizetti confined in his final years?
Mental institution
Private villa
Opera house
Prison
Answer
In his final years, Donizetti was confined to a mental institution. The exact reasons for his confinement are not entirely clear, but it is believed that a combination of factors, including syphilis, overwork, and the death of his wife, contributed to his declining mental health. During this time, Donizetti's creativity suffered, and he was unable to compose any significant works.
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