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Ettore Desderi
4+ albums
Italyitalian
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Ettore Desderi (December 10, 1892 - November 23, 1974) was an Italian composer. Born in Asti, He studied composition at the conservatory in Turin, graduating in 1921, as well as undertaking studies in architecture, which he completed in 1920. He subsequently studied with Ildebrando Pizzetti in Florence. After trying to make a living as an architect, Desderi embarked on a musical career: he directed the conservatory at Alessandria from 1933 to 1941, and then worked as a professor of composition at the conservatories of Milan and Bologna. He retired in 1963. Desderi died in Florence. Desderi is perhaps best known for his sacred music, especially his cantata Job (1927). He also wrote much instrumental music, as well as several songs. He even wrote a number of works inspired by jazz. His primary influences can be found in the music of Brahms, Franck and Reger. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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Sonata in E Major: I. Preludio
92Sonata in E Major: II. Arioso
73Guitar Sonata in E Major: III. Scherzo
64Guitar Sonata in E Major: I. Preludio
65Guitar Sonata in E Major: II. Arioso
66Sonata in E Major: III. Scherzo
57Sonata in E Major: IV. Toccata e fuga
58Guitar Sonata in E Major: IV. Toccata
59Preludio, Corale e Fuga in modo sincopato: II. Corale
410Pastorale (1959)
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