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Composer Conductor

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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Marcello Panni was a renowned Italian composer and conductor, known for his contributions to the world of classical music. Born on January 17, 1940, in Rome, Italy, Panni was raised in a family of musicians. His father, Luigi Panni, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Maria Teresa Garatti, was a pianist. From a young age, Panni was exposed to the world of music and began to develop a passion for it. Panni began his formal music education at the Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome, where he studied composition and conducting. He later continued his studies at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, where he studied under the guidance of renowned composers such as Goffredo Petrassi and Franco Donatoni. In the early years of his career, Panni worked as a composer and conductor for various Italian opera houses, including the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma and the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. He also worked as a conductor for the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, one of Italy's most prestigious orchestras. Panni's breakthrough as a composer came in 1972, when his opera "La Metamorfosi" premiered at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. The opera, based on Franz Kafka's novel "The Metamorphosis," was a critical and commercial success, and established Panni as one of Italy's leading composers. Throughout his career, Panni composed a wide range of works, including operas, ballets, symphonies, and chamber music. His music was known for its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and innovative use of harmony and rhythm. Panni's most notable works include his operas "La Metamorfosi," "Il Processo," and "La Divina Commedia," as well as his ballets "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Nutcracker." He also composed several film scores, including the music for the 1980 film "La Terrazza," which won the Best Original Score award at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to his work as a composer, Panni was also a highly respected conductor. He conducted many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He was also a regular guest conductor at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, where he conducted many of the world's most famous operas. Panni's contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1995, he was awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, Italy's highest honor for classical music. He was also awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, one of Italy's highest civilian honors. Despite his many achievements, Panni remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to compose and conduct until his death on May 1, 2013, at the age of 73. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and move audiences around the world.

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