Amilcare Ponchielli
Amilcare Ponchielli was an Italian composer, conductor, musicologist, music educator, professor and organist (1834–1886). He was born at Paderno Ponchielli and died at Milan.
Amilcare Ponchielli in brief
- Born
- 1834
- Died
- 1886
- Known for
- composer, conductor, musicologist, music educator, professor and organist
- Place of birth
- Paderno Ponchielli
Contents
Identity and origins
His recorded language was Italian.
He was the child of Giovanni Ponchielli and Caterina Mora. He married Teresina Brambilla. 2 children are recorded: Giovanni Ponchielli and Annibale Ponchielli.
Formation and teaching
Amilcare Ponchielli studied at Milan Conservatory. He trained under Alberto Mazzucato.
As a teacher, Amilcare Ponchielli is recorded in connection with Pietro Mascagni, Giacomo Puccini, Emilio Pizzi and Giovanni Tebaldini. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.
Career and activity
Amilcare Ponchielli worked in Italian opera.
He was employed by Milan Conservatory and Bergamo Cathedral. Recorded position is chapelmaster.
Identity
Amilcare Ponchielli is recorded with the citizenship of Kingdom of Italy and Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia. Amilcare Ponchielli is recorded as composer, conductor, musicologist, music educator and professor.
In detail
Amilcare Ponchielli studied at Milan Conservatory. training under Alberto Mazzucato is recorded. Pietro Mascagni, Giacomo Puccini and Emilio Pizzi are recorded as having studied under Amilcare Ponchielli. the recorded working language is Italian.
The field of work recorded is Italian opera. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and classical music.
Employment is recorded with Milan Conservatory and Bergamo Cathedral. Positions recorded include chapelmaster.
Works named in the authority record are La Gioconda.
Chronology
- 1834Amilcare Ponchielli born at Paderno Ponchielli.
- 1834Amilcare Ponchielli was born in 1834 at Paderno Ponchielli.
- 1886Amilcare Ponchielli died at Milan.
- 1886Amilcare Ponchielli died in 1886 at Milan.
Sources
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- 1.
“Amilcare Ponchielli”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q207390: Amilcare Ponchielli
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