Together with Gioachino **Rossini** (1792–1868), Gaetano **Donizetti** (1797–1848) was one of the greatest Italian opera composers of the first half of the XIX century to dedicate himself with assiduity and commitment to instrumental music, a production almost entirely relegated to his years of apprenticeship.
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Piatti Opera Omnia — Episode 7 & 8
announcing “A Farewell”, a Song with Violoncello Obbligato This article is an expanded version of the Editorial Notes that can be found in the published edition, available at this link. A scrolling-score video of this piece in its two versions can be watched here, and here. EDITORIAL NOTES The second instalment of the series dedicatedContinue reading “Piatti Opera Omnia — Episode 7 & 8”
Piatti Opera Omnia – Episode 6
Piatti Opera Omnia – Episode 6
announcing the “Canto sopra uno studio di Duport”
for violoncello, voice, and piano
2023: a publishing-year in review
After the general success of 2022 in terms of sheer output, it was quite challenging to repeat the same results. Add to this that I started to print my scores, a process that, at least in the beginning, involved quite a lot of pain. Still, I am grateful to have done the investment, or I would have for sure regretted this in the future.
Happy Birthday Carlo Alfredo Piatti (born January 8th, 1822)
I wanted to post this yesterday, but I was out of home and could not manage it.
Let’s celebrate Carlo Alfredo **Piatti**’s birthday with a dedicated post.
