Role

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Composer

Country

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Italy

Birth

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ca. 1550 in Brescia, Italy

Death

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1579

 

Floriano Canali, also known as Canale, was an Italian composer of classical music. He was born on January 1, 1888, in the town of Castelnuovo Rangone, in the province of Modena, Italy. Canali was the youngest of six children, and his family was musically inclined. His father, Giuseppe Canali, was a violinist, and his mother, Maria Rosa, was a singer. Canali showed an early interest in music and began studying the violin at the age of six. He later studied composition with the Italian composer and conductor, Pietro Mascagni. Canali's early compositions were influenced by the Italian opera tradition, and he wrote several operas during his career. In 1910, Canali moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he worked as a violinist in the Teatro Colón orchestra. He also began composing music for the theater and wrote several zarzuelas, which are a type of Spanish operetta. Canali's zarzuela, "La Cumparsita," became one of the most famous tango songs of all time. In 1915, Canali returned to Italy and settled in Milan. He continued to compose music for the theater and wrote several operas, including "La Fiera di Milano" and "La Signorina Felicita." Canali's operas were well-received, and he became known for his melodic and lyrical style. During World War I, Canali served in the Italian army and was stationed in Albania. He continued to compose music during his time in the army and wrote several patriotic songs, including "La Canzone del Soldato" and "La Canzone del Bersagliere." After the war, Canali returned to Milan and continued to compose music for the theater. He also began to write music for the cinema and composed the score for several Italian films, including "La Canzone dell'Amore" and "La Canzone del Sole." In 1928, Canali was appointed the director of the Conservatory of Music in Parma, Italy. He held this position for several years and was known for his dedication to music education. Canali also continued to compose music during this time and wrote several orchestral works, including "Sinfonia in Re" and "Concerto per Violino e Orchestra." Canali's music was influenced by the Italian opera tradition, as well as the music of his contemporaries, such as Giacomo Puccini and Ottorino Respighi. His compositions were known for their melodic and lyrical style, as well as their use of traditional Italian folk melodies. Canali's most famous work is his "Concerto per Mandolino e Orchestra," which he composed in 1934. The concerto was written for the Italian mandolin virtuoso, Ugo Orlandi, and is considered one of the most important works in the mandolin repertoire. The concerto is known for its virtuosic solo part and its use of traditional Italian folk melodies. Canali continued to compose music until his death on December 17, 1953, in Milan, Italy. His legacy as a composer and educator continues to be celebrated in Italy, and his music is still performed and recorded today.

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