Martucci's teacher, Paolo Serrao, had a decisive influence on him through his advocacy of the Austro-German repertoire, which was unusual in Italy at the time.
Composition History
Martucci spent six years writing his First Symphony, which premiered in Milan on November 28, 1895, conducted by the composer himself.
Instruments
Andrea Noferini plays an instrument made in Mantova in 1759 by Tomaso Balestrieri.
Performer Biography
Andrea Noferini, the cellist, comes from a family of musicians and studied with Arthur Grumiaux, to whom he attributes his virtuoso approach to the cello.
Composer's Artistic Vision
As a conductor, Martucci introduced Italian audiences to composers like Berlioz, Schumann, and Brahms, and championed Wagner, including the Italian premiere of Tristan und Isolde.
Composer Biography
Martucci was appointed principal conductor of the newly formed Orchestra Napoletana in 1877, which by 1884 was considered the best in Italy.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Martucci, born in Capua in 1856, began piano lessons with his father and gave recitals with his sister before the age of nine.
