Role

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Composer

Birth

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1971 in Basle, Switzerland

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Vocal

 

Andrea Lorenzo Scartazzini is a Swiss composer of classical music, born on October 10, 1971, in Airolo, Switzerland. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a conductor and his mother a pianist. Scartazzini started playing the piano at a young age and later studied composition at the Zurich University of the Arts. Scartazzini's early works were influenced by the music of the Second Viennese School, particularly the works of Alban Berg. His first opera, "Edward II," premiered in 2000 at the Lucerne Theater and was based on the play by Christopher Marlowe. The opera was well-received and established Scartazzini as a rising star in the world of classical music. In 2003, Scartazzini composed "Hamlet," which premiered at the Zurich Opera House. The opera was based on the play by William Shakespeare and was praised for its innovative use of electronic music. Scartazzini's use of electronic music was a departure from traditional opera and showcased his willingness to experiment with new sounds and techniques. Scartazzini's next opera, "Der Sandmann," premiered in 2006 at the Lucerne Theater. The opera was based on the short story by E.T.A. Hoffmann and was praised for its haunting and atmospheric score. The opera was also notable for its use of a children's choir, which added an eerie and unsettling quality to the music. In 2010, Scartazzini composed "Edward II" for the Zurich Opera House. The opera was a revised version of his earlier work and was praised for its powerful and emotional score. The opera was also notable for its use of a countertenor in the role of Edward II, which added a unique and distinctive sound to the music. Scartazzini's most recent opera, "Hamlet," premiered in 2017 at the Basel Theater. The opera was a revised version of his earlier work and was praised for its innovative use of electronic music and its powerful and emotional score. The opera was also notable for its use of a countertenor in the role of Hamlet, which added a unique and distinctive sound to the music. In addition to his work as a composer, Scartazzini is also a professor of composition at the Zurich University of the Arts. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Swiss Music Prize in 2012 and the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Prize in 2017. Overall, Andrea Lorenzo Scartazzini is a talented and innovative composer of classical music. His works are notable for their emotional power, innovative use of electronic music, and willingness to experiment with new sounds and techniques. With his impressive body of work and continued dedication to the art of composition, Scartazzini is sure to remain a prominent figure in the world of classical music for years to come.

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