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Marcello Abbado

Marcello Abbado (7 October 19264 June 2020) was an Italian pianist, composer, conductor and academic teacher. His compositions include several orchestral works, two ballets, numerous pieces for solo piano, and chamber music. He taught composition at several conservatories, ultimately at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory.

Marcello Abbado

Marcello Abbado

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Name
Marcello Abbado
Born
7 October 1926
Birthplace
Milan, Italy
Died
4 June 2020
Place of death
Stresa, Italy
Education
Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory
Occupation
* Classical pianist
Nationality
Italy.
Teachers
Giorgio Federico Ghedini.
Honours
Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art and Steinway artist.
Languages
Italian.

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