Role

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Composer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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March 18, 1882 in Venice, Italy

Death

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August 1, 1973 in Treviso, Italy

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

Gian Francesco Malipiero was an Italian composer and musicologist who was born on March 18, 1882, in Venice, Italy. He was the son of a wealthy family and grew up in a musical environment. His father, Luigi Malipiero, was a composer and musicologist, and his mother, Carolina Zanetti, was a pianist. Malipiero began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition with his mother and father. Malipiero's early compositions were influenced by the music of Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler. He also studied the works of Claudio Monteverdi and other early Italian composers, which would later become a major influence on his own compositions. In 1903, Malipiero moved to Berlin to study with the composer Ferruccio Busoni. He also studied with Max Bruch in Berlin and with Vincent d'Indy in Paris. Malipiero's early compositions were not well received by critics, who found them too experimental and avant-garde. However, he continued to compose and eventually gained recognition for his work. In 1913, he was appointed professor of composition at the Venice Conservatory, a position he held until 1952. Malipiero's compositions are characterized by their use of modal harmonies, irregular rhythms, and unconventional forms. He was particularly interested in the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and his works often incorporate elements of early Italian music. Some of his most famous works include the orchestral suite "Impressioni dal vero" (Impressions from Life), the opera "La favola del figlio cambiato" (The Tale of the Changed Son), and the string quartet cycle "Le Sette Chiese di Venezia" (The Seven Churches of Venice). Malipiero was also a prolific musicologist and wrote extensively on the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. He edited and published many works by early Italian composers, including Monteverdi, Giovanni Gabrieli, and Girolamo Frescobaldi. His musicological work was highly respected and helped to revive interest in early Italian music. Malipiero's career was interrupted by World War II, during which he was forced to flee Venice and live in the countryside. He continued to compose during this time, but his output was limited. After the war, he returned to Venice and resumed his position at the conservatory. He continued to compose and publish music until his death on August 1, 1973. Malipiero's contributions to classical music were significant. His use of modal harmonies and irregular rhythms influenced many composers who came after him, including Benjamin Britten and Igor Stravinsky. His work as a musicologist helped to revive interest in early Italian music and contributed to the development of the early music movement. Today, Malipiero is remembered as one of the most important Italian composers of the 20th century.

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