Serafino Amedeo De Ferrari
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Serafino Amedeo De Ferrari (6 May 1824 - 27 March 1885) was an Italian composer
, conductor
, organist
, and pianist
. He is best known for his opera
s, of which his most popular were Pipelè (1855) and Il Menestrello (1859).
Born in Genoa
, Ferrari studied in his native city and in Milan. He performed widely as a concert organist and pianist. In 1852 he was highly active as a conductor in Amsterdam, after which he worked as the director of singing at the Teatro Carlo Felice
in Genoa. He then worked in a similar capacity at the Teatro Carignano in Turin. He died in Genoa.
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...
, 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...
, organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
, and 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:...
. He is best known for his opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
s, of which his most popular were Pipelè (1855) and Il Menestrello (1859).
Born in Genoa
Genoa
Genoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
, Ferrari studied in his native city and in Milan. He performed widely as a concert organist and pianist. In 1852 he was highly active as a conductor in Amsterdam, after which he worked as the director of singing at the Teatro Carlo Felice
Teatro Carlo Felice
The Teatro Carlo Felice is the principal opera house of Genoa, Italy, used for performances of opera, ballet, orchestral music, and recitals. It is located on the Piazza De Ferrari....
in Genoa. He then worked in a similar capacity at the Teatro Carignano in Turin. He died in Genoa.
Sources
- http://books.google.com/books?id=NyPsNbLpntEC&pg=PA412&lpg=PA412&dq=Serafino+Amedeo+De+Ferrari&source=bl&ots=oTLgXxh3KV&sig=GnBnYlZwe6jA5x_L-IBr5tU_594&hl=en&ei=FZZ4TKeqOY-nnQesoan4AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Serafino%20Amedeo%20De%20Ferrari&f=falseThe Diaries of Giacomo Meyerbeer: The years of celebrity, 1850-1856 By Giacomo Meyerbeer, Robert Ignatius Letellier, Robert Ignatius Le Tellier]
- Serafino Amedeo De Ferrari at www.amadeusonline.net