Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, the composer, initially intended to be a painter and studied at art academies in Venice, Rome, and Munich before pursuing music.
Composition History
While Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari is primarily known for his operas, he also composed a significant amount of instrumental music, including the three violin sonatas on this album.
Performer Biography
Emmanuele Baldini, the violinist, has lived in Brazil since 2005 and is the musical director of the Orquesta de Cámara de Valdivia in Chile as of 2017.
Composer Biography
Due to his mixed heritage, Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari sought refuge in Zurich during the First World War, which significantly diminished his compositional output.
Performer Biography
Luca Delle Donne, the pianist on this album, co-founded the Festival Internazionale 'Primavera Beethoveniana'.
Composer Biography
Wolf-Ferrari's music was often better received in Germany than in Italy, a pattern set after his opera Cenerentola failed in Italy but succeeded in Bremen.
Performer Biography
Emmanuele Baldini, the violinist on this album, has been concertmaster for several major orchestras, including the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala di Milano.
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