- Antonio Bazzini
Antonio Joseph Bazzini (
March 11 ,1818 –February 10 ,1897 ) was an Italian violinist, composer and teacher born inBrescia ,Italy . As a young boy, Bazzini was encouraged by Paganini which inspired him to begin his concert career at an early age. At 17 he was appointed organist of a church in his native town. When but 18 years of age, he met Paganini and became completely influenced by that master's art and style. For four years from 1843, he studied atLeipzig , devoting himself to Bach and Beethoven almost exclusively. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_International_Encyclopedia] He was admired by Schumann and Mendelssohn and toured in Spain, Denmark, France and Germany. He taught at theMilan Conservatory , where he taught Catalani, Mascagni and Puccini. Bazzini died in Milan on Feb. 10, 1897.Music
Bazzini was one of the most highly regarded artists of his time and influenced the great opera composer Puccini. His music was known for its highly virtuosic techniques. At about the age of 45 he devoted himself expressly to composition and scored a number of chamber pieces unlike his former famous operatic fantasy "La ronde des lutins, Elegie". Bazzini composed operas, cantatas, overtures, and symphonic poems, however his chamber music is generally regarded as his finest works. His String Quartet No.1 won the Milan Quartet Society's first prize in 1864.
elected Works
* "The Dance Of The Goblins" ("La Ronde des Lutins"), Scherzo fantastique op. 25 (妖精の踊り)
* "Turanda" (1867) Opera
* "Francesca da Rimini " (1879 - rev. 1885)
* String Quartet No.1 in C Major WoO (1864)
* String Quartet No.2 in D Minor, Op.75 (1877)
* String Quartet No.3 in E Flat Major, Op.76 (1878)
* String Quartet No.4 in G Major, Op.79 (1888)
* String Quartet No.5 in C Minor, Op.80 (1891)
* String Quartet No.6 in F Major, Op.82 (1892)
* String Quintet in A Major for 2 Vlolins, Viola & 2 Cellos WoO (1866)External links
* [http://editionsilvertrust.com/music-books-a-to-g.htm Antonio Bazzini String Quartet Nos.1, 3 & 5 sound-bites and short biography]
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