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Luigi Molfino was an Italian composer born on January 1, 1887, in the city of Genoa. He was the son of a wealthy family, and his father was a prominent lawyer. Molfino showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano at a young age. He later studied composition with the renowned composer Ildebrando Pizzetti. Molfino's early compositions were heavily influenced by the music of the late Romantic period, particularly the works of Richard Wagner. However, he soon began to develop his own unique style, which was characterized by a blend of traditional tonality and modernist techniques. Molfino's first major work was his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1912. The symphony was well-received and established Molfino as a promising young composer. He went on to compose several more symphonies, including Symphony No. 2, which was premiered in 1920 and Symphony No. 3, which was premiered in 1927. In addition to his symphonies, Molfino composed a number of chamber works, including string quartets, piano trios, and sonatas for various instruments. He also wrote several operas, including La Fiera di Venezia, which was premiered in 1922. Molfino's music was often praised for its emotional depth and expressive power. His use of chromaticism and dissonance was considered daring for his time, and his music was seen as a bridge between the Romantic and modernist periods. Despite his success as a composer, Molfino was not well-known outside of Italy during his lifetime. However, his music continued to be performed and recorded after his death, and he is now recognized as one of the most important Italian composers of the early 20th century. Molfino died on December 31, 1967, in Genoa, Italy. His legacy as a composer continues to be celebrated by musicians and music lovers around the world.

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