Giovanni Sgambati, born in Rome to an Italian father and English mother, was recognized for his piano talent at age twelve and became an 'honorary member' of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia.
Performer Biography
Massimiliano Damerini, the pianist on this recording, was a renowned Italian pianist and composer, who received Italy's prestigious Franco Abbiati Prize in 1992.
Composition History
Giovanni Sgambati's Piano Concerto in G minor, completed between 1879 and 1880, was the first Romantic piano concerto by an Italian composer.
Composition History
The Sinfonia festiva ('Ouverture de fête') is a world premiere recording on this album, composed by Giovanni Sgambati in 1878 or 1879.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Sgambati was a key figure in Rome's musical life, introducing Italian audiences to works by composers like Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, and Wagner.
Recording & Production
The Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, conducted by Francesco La Vecchia, was a privately funded orchestra established in 2002 by the Rome Foundation.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Sgambati became a favorite student of Franz Liszt, who was so impressed by Sgambati during a visit to Rome in 1861.
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