Role

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Composer

Birth

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1855

Death

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1905

Genre

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Vocal

 

Angelo Mascheroni was an Italian composer and conductor who was born on August 13, 1855, in Bergamo, Italy. He was the son of a musician and began his musical education at a young age. He studied at the Milan Conservatory, where he was a student of Amilcare Ponchielli, and later at the Paris Conservatory, where he studied with Jules Massenet. Mascheroni began his career as a conductor, leading orchestras in Italy and France. He also worked as a composer, writing operas, ballets, and orchestral works. His first opera, "La maschera di ferro," was premiered in 1887 in Milan. It was followed by several other operas, including "Il finto Lord," "La locandiera," and "La figlia di Iorio." In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Mascheroni was also a music critic and a teacher. He wrote for several Italian newspapers and magazines, including "La Scala" and "Il Secolo." He also taught at the Milan Conservatory and the Liceo Musicale in Bologna. Mascheroni's music is characterized by its lyricism and its use of Italian folk melodies. His operas are known for their melodic richness and their dramatic intensity. His orchestral works, such as the "Sinfonia in la minore," are notable for their lush harmonies and their use of colorful orchestration. One of Mascheroni's most famous works is his ballet "Les deux pigeons," which was premiered in Paris in 1886. The ballet tells the story of a young couple who are separated by a jealous rival. The music is full of charm and grace, and it has become one of Mascheroni's most popular works. Another notable work by Mascheroni is his opera "La figlia di Iorio," which was premiered in 1906 in Rome. The opera is based on a play by Gabriele D'Annunzio and tells the story of a young woman who is accused of witchcraft. The music is full of passion and drama, and it has been praised for its use of Italian folk melodies. Mascheroni continued to compose and conduct throughout his life, and he remained an important figure in the Italian music scene until his death in Milan on February 22, 1901. His music continues to be performed and recorded today, and he is remembered as one of the most important Italian composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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