Giovanni Sgambati Poetic Melodies (Melody Poetiche) Pietro Spada



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  • Model: BS1442
  • Condition: Brand New

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Boccaccini And Spada - This is new-old stock, inventory from a store that closed their doors. It is unsold but has minor wear from shipping, mostly to the cover or corners, as shown

Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914), an Italian composer and pianist, is celebrated for his pivotal role in introducing German Romanticism to Italy's classical music scene. Born in Rome, Sgambati's prodigious talent was nurtured through formal training, culminating in studies in Germany where he absorbed influences from composers such as Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner. Upon returning to Italy, he became a prolific composer, known for his lush harmonies and emotional depth in symphonies, chamber music, choral compositions, and piano works. His significant contributions included promoting Franz Schubert's music in Italy through transcriptions and founding the "Societ