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Italian opera composer and influential singing teacher of the early 19th century.Born in Tolentino, Vaccai initially studied law before pursuing music. Trained under Paisiello in Naples, he achieved success as an opera composer, particularly with "Giulietta e Romeo" (1825). He worked in major Italian cities, Vienna, and London. Later, he focused on teaching voice, holding prestigious positions at the Milan Conservatory and in Paris. His enduring legacy is the "Metodo pratico di canto italiano" (Practical Method of Italian Singing), a foundational vocal exercise collection still used today. He died in Pesaro.

• Vaccai's opera "Giulietta e Romeo" was highly successful upon its premiere in Milan and rivalled Bellini's later setting of the same story. Bellini reportedly borrowed musical ideas from Vaccai's version.
• His "Metodo pratico di canto italiano" remains one of the most widely used collections of vocal exercises for teaching the Italian bel canto technique, centuries after its publication.
• Vaccai held significant teaching positions: Professor of Singing at the Milan Conservatory (1838-1844) and later Maitre de Chant at the Paris Conservatoire.
• He died suddenly in Pesaro in 1848, reportedly from a stroke or heart failure.