Claudio Ambrosini
Encyclopedia
Claudio Ambrosini is an Italian
composer
and conductor
.
at the Università di Milano
graduating with an MA
in 1972. Afterwards, he studied electronic music
with Alvise Vidolin at the Venice Conservatory from 1972 to 1975. He also studied early instruments there from 1975 to 1978 and music history at the Università di Venezia, where he got an MA in 1978. He was influenced in his compositions by his encounters with Bruno Maderna
and Luigi Nono
.
He won the Prix de Rome
in 1985. In 1986 he represented Italy at the UNESCO
International Rostrum of Composers
. In 2007 he received the Leone d'Oro per la Musica at the Biennale di Venezia. He has received commissions
from RAI
, WDR, the French
government, the Teatro La Fenice, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana
and from other institutions.
He has worked for the Centro per la Sonologia Computazionale in Padova since 1976. He is professor with the department of Information Engineering of the University of Padova. In 1979 he founded the Ex Novo Ensemble in Venice, which is dedicated to the execution of contemporary music. In 1983 he founded the Centro Internazionale per la Ricerca Strumentale, where he is still director.
Italy
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composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and conductor
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
.
Biography
He studied foreign languages and literatureLiterature
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at the Università di Milano
University of Milan
The University of Milan is a higher education institution in Milan, Italy. It is one of the largest universities in Europe, with about 62,801 students, a teaching and research staff of 2,455 and a non-teaching staff of 2,200....
graduating with an MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in 1972. Afterwards, he studied electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
with Alvise Vidolin at the Venice Conservatory from 1972 to 1975. He also studied early instruments there from 1975 to 1978 and music history at the Università di Venezia, where he got an MA in 1978. He was influenced in his compositions by his encounters with Bruno Maderna
Bruno Maderna
Bruno Maderna was an Italian conductor and composer. For the last ten years of his life he lived in Germany and eventually became a citizen of that country.-Biography:...
and Luigi Nono
Luigi Nono
Luigi Nono was an Italian avant-garde composer of classical music and remains one of the most prominent composers of the 20th century.- Early years :Born in Venice, he was a member of a wealthy artistic family, and his grandfather was a notable painter...
.
He won the Prix de Rome
Prix de Rome
The Prix de Rome was a scholarship for arts students, principally of painting, sculpture, and architecture. It was created, initially for painters and sculptors, in 1663 in France during the reign of Louis XIV. It was an annual bursary for promising artists having proved their talents by...
in 1985. In 1986 he represented Italy at the UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
International Rostrum of Composers
International Rostrum of Composers
The International Rostrum of Composers is an annual forum organized by the International Music Council that offers broadcasting representatives the opportunity to exchange and publicize pieces of contemporary classical music...
. In 2007 he received the Leone d'Oro per la Musica at the Biennale di Venezia. He has received commissions
Commission (art)
In art, a commission is the hiring and payment for the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another.In classical music, ensembles often commission pieces from composers, where the ensemble secures the composer's payment from private or public organizations or donors.- Commissions for public art...
from RAI
RAI
RAI — Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A. known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian state owned public service broadcaster controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development. Rai is the biggest television company in Italy...
, WDR, the French
France
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government, the Teatro La Fenice, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana
Accademia Filarmonica Romana
The Accademia Filarmonica Romana is an orchestra based in Rome, Italy. It was established in 1821....
and from other institutions.
He has worked for the Centro per la Sonologia Computazionale in Padova since 1976. He is professor with the department of Information Engineering of the University of Padova. In 1979 he founded the Ex Novo Ensemble in Venice, which is dedicated to the execution of contemporary music. In 1983 he founded the Centro Internazionale per la Ricerca Strumentale, where he is still director.