Persone Illustri
Renowned Persons
Vincenzo Bellini, Senior (1744-1829) Nonno del compositore famoso, Vincenzo Bellini Grandfather of the famous composer, Vincenzo Bellini Albero di famiglia e più Collegameni/Links: Vincenzo Bellini Senior nacque a Torricella Peligna da Rosario e da Francesca Mancini. Musicista vissuto nel secolo XVIII, apprezzato per gli oratorii sacri e le messe patronali, trasmise la sua passione per la musica al suo nipote Vincenzo Bellini, genio musicale di fama universale, nato a Catania il 3 di novembre 1801 e morto a Puteaux, presso Parigi, il 23 Settembre 1835. Vincenzo Bellini Senior was born in Torricella Peligna to Rosario Bellini and Francesca Mancini. He was a musician who lived in the 18th century and was known for his oratorios (compositions for voices and orchestra, telling a sacred story) and patronal masses. He transmitted his passion for music to his grandson, Vincenzo Bellini, the musical genius of universal renown, who was born in Catania on November 3, 1801, and died in Puteaux, near Paris, on September 23, 1835. |
Silvio D'Amico (1887-1955) Critico del teatro e fondatore dell' Accademia di Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico was a theatre critic, journalist, theorist of Italian theater and the first editor of the nine volume Enciclopedia dello Spettacolo, that covered theater, music, cinema, and
dance. He held an eminent position in theatrical study in Italy, giving his name to the Silvio D'Amico National Academy of Dramatic Art in Rome, Italy's most prestigious drama school. |
Vincent Persichetti: Serenade #5, Op.43; Symphony for Strings, Op.61:Symphony #8, Louisville Orchestra, Audio CD (Mar 2005) |
Vincent Ludwig Persichetti (1915-1987) [ -|- ] Vincent was born in Philadelphia on June 6, 1915. His talent was apparent at an early age. By age five, he was enrolled in the Combs Conservatory where he studied piano, organ, double bass, theory and composition. After
graduation he studied piano at the Curtis Institute of Music. Persichetti was associated with the Juilliard School in New York City for nearly 40 years. He joined the staff in 1947, and in 1963 became the chairman of the composition department. He died in Philadelphia on August 15, 1987. |
Traduzione a cura di Mirella Palizzi Piccone e Dan Aspromonte
Translation courtesy of Mirella Palizzi Piccone and Dan Aspromonte
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