Ettore Pozzoli
Encyclopedia
Ettore Pozzoli was an Italian
classical pianist
.
, Ettore Pozzoli began his career soon after he received his music diploma from the Milan Conservatory
in 1895. While writing music for piano and orchestra, he started teaching at the Milan Conservatory
. His works on theory and solfeggio, even now days considered the basis of the studies of any pianist, are known for the progressive difficulty, for harmony and counterpoint.
His composition “Danza fantastica” was chosen in 1956 as the compulsory piece for competitors at the sixth World Accordion Contest in Danzica.
Pozzoli died on the 9th of November 1957 in Seregno
(Italy), where, since 1959, an international piano contest in his honour takes place organized by the City.
, for tradition and amount of prize, is one of the oldest and most prestigious piano
competitions in the world taking place in Seregno
, Italy
since 1959 and held every 2 years.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
classical pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
.
Biography
Born in the Italian city of SeregnoSeregno
-Local Economy and Business:Seregno is positioned in the middle of one of the most economically productive areas in Italy with a high concentration of small and medium-sized enterprises. The total number of companies listed in Seregno is over 3,600, equal to about 6% of companies throughout the...
, Ettore Pozzoli began his career soon after he received his music diploma from the Milan Conservatory
Milan Conservatory
The Milan Conservatory is a college of music which was established by a royal decree of 1807 in Milan, capital of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. It opened the following year with premises in the cloisters of the Baroque church of Santa Maria della Passione. There were initially 18 boarders,...
in 1895. While writing music for piano and orchestra, he started teaching at the Milan Conservatory
Milan Conservatory
The Milan Conservatory is a college of music which was established by a royal decree of 1807 in Milan, capital of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. It opened the following year with premises in the cloisters of the Baroque church of Santa Maria della Passione. There were initially 18 boarders,...
. His works on theory and solfeggio, even now days considered the basis of the studies of any pianist, are known for the progressive difficulty, for harmony and counterpoint.
His composition “Danza fantastica” was chosen in 1956 as the compulsory piece for competitors at the sixth World Accordion Contest in Danzica.
Pozzoli died on the 9th of November 1957 in Seregno
Seregno
-Local Economy and Business:Seregno is positioned in the middle of one of the most economically productive areas in Italy with a high concentration of small and medium-sized enterprises. The total number of companies listed in Seregno is over 3,600, equal to about 6% of companies throughout the...
(Italy), where, since 1959, an international piano contest in his honour takes place organized by the City.
Repertoire and technique
- 16 Studi di agilità per le piccole mani
- I primi esercizi di stile polifonico
- La tecnica giornaliera del pianista, Casa RicordiCasa RicordiCasa Ricordi is a classical music publishing company founded in 1808 as G. Ricordi & Co. by violinist Giovanni Ricordi in Milan, Italy...
, Milano, 1927 - Studi di Media Difficoltà per Pianoforte
- Studi a moto rapido per Pianoforte
- Sorrisi infantili
- Metodo d'armonia, Casa RicordiCasa RicordiCasa Ricordi is a classical music publishing company founded in 1808 as G. Ricordi & Co. by violinist Giovanni Ricordi in Milan, Italy...
, Milano, 1946-1975, ISMN M-041-82225-9 - Solfeggi parlati e cantati, Casa RicordiCasa RicordiCasa Ricordi is a classical music publishing company founded in 1808 as G. Ricordi & Co. by violinist Giovanni Ricordi in Milan, Italy...
, Milano - Sunto di Teoria musicale - I, II, III Corso, Casa RicordiCasa RicordiCasa Ricordi is a classical music publishing company founded in 1808 as G. Ricordi & Co. by violinist Giovanni Ricordi in Milan, Italy...
, Milano.
International Ettore Pozzoli Piano Competition
The International Ettore Pozzoli Piano CompetitionInternational Ettore Pozzoli Piano Competition
- The Competition :The International Ettore Pozzoli Piano Competition, for tradition and amount of prize, is one of the oldest and most prestigious piano competitions in the world , taking place in Seregno, Italy since 1959 and held every 2 years....
, for tradition and amount of prize, is one of the oldest and most prestigious piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
competitions in the world taking place in Seregno
Seregno
-Local Economy and Business:Seregno is positioned in the middle of one of the most economically productive areas in Italy with a high concentration of small and medium-sized enterprises. The total number of companies listed in Seregno is over 3,600, equal to about 6% of companies throughout the...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
since 1959 and held every 2 years.