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Alfonso Preti was an Italian composer of classical music who lived from 1885 to 1964. He was born in the city of Bologna, Italy, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist and his mother was a pianist, and they both encouraged their son to pursue a career in music. Preti began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and violin with his parents. He showed a natural talent for music and quickly progressed in his studies. At the age of 12, he began studying composition with the renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Martucci. In 1903, Preti entered the Conservatory of Milan, where he studied composition with Amilcare Ponchielli and piano with Giovanni Sgambati. He graduated in 1907 with a degree in composition and began his career as a composer. Preti's early works were influenced by the Romantic composers of the late 19th century, such as Brahms and Tchaikovsky. He wrote several orchestral works, including a symphony and a piano concerto, as well as chamber music and songs. In 1914, Preti was drafted into the Italian army to fight in World War I. He served as a medic and was stationed in the Alps, where he witnessed the horrors of war firsthand. This experience had a profound impact on his music, and he began to incorporate elements of folk music and traditional Italian melodies into his compositions. After the war, Preti returned to his career as a composer. He continued to write orchestral works, including several ballets and operas. His most famous opera, La Fiamma, premiered in 1934 and was a critical and commercial success. Preti's music was characterized by its lyricism and emotional depth. He was a master of orchestration, and his works were known for their rich textures and colorful harmonies. He was also a skilled melodist, and his music was often described as "singing." In addition to his work as a composer, Preti was also a respected music educator. He taught composition at the Conservatory of Bologna from 1920 to 1955, and many of his students went on to become successful composers in their own right. Preti's later works were influenced by the neoclassical movement of the 20th century. He began to incorporate elements of Baroque and Classical music into his compositions, while still retaining his signature lyricism and emotional depth. Preti died in 1964 at the age of 79. He left behind a legacy of beautiful and emotionally powerful music, and his works continue to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world.

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