Role

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Composer Performer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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April 9, 1948 in Venice, Italy

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

Claudio Ambrosini was an Italian composer and conductor who was born on July 29, 1948, in Vicenza, Italy. He was raised in a family of musicians, and his father was a composer and conductor. Ambrosini began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition with his father. He later studied at the Conservatory of Venice, where he received a degree in composition. Ambrosini's early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s, and he was associated with the New Music movement in Italy. His compositions often featured unconventional instrumentation and extended techniques, and he was known for his use of electronics and computer-generated sounds. One of Ambrosini's early works, "Il canto della terra" (The Song of the Earth), was written for a large ensemble of instruments and electronics. The piece was premiered in 1972 and was well-received by critics, who praised its innovative use of sound and texture. In the 1980s, Ambrosini began to incorporate more traditional elements into his music, including tonality and melody. He also began to write more for traditional ensembles, such as string quartets and orchestras. One of his most famous works from this period is "La notte" (The Night), a piece for orchestra and electronics that was inspired by the poetry of Giacomo Leopardi. Ambrosini's music continued to evolve throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and he became known for his use of microtonality and non-Western scales. He also began to incorporate more theatrical elements into his compositions, including dance and multimedia. One of Ambrosini's most famous works from this period is "Il canto della pelle" (The Song of the Skin), a multimedia opera that was premiered in 2002. The piece was inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and featured a combination of live performers, video projections, and electronic music. Ambrosini was also a respected conductor and worked with many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles. He was particularly known for his interpretations of contemporary music and was a champion of many young composers. Ambrosini's contributions to the world of classical music were recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was awarded the prestigious Prix Italia in 1985 for his radio opera "La notte," and he received the Italian National Prize for the Arts in 2008. Sadly, Claudio Ambrosini passed away on December 19, 2018, at the age of 70. However, his legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world.

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