De Nardis, Camillo, 1857-1951
Dates
- Existence: May 26, 1857 - August 5, 1951
Biography
Camillo de Nardis (Orsogna, May 26, 1857 – Naples, August 5, 1951) was an Italian composer. He was also a conductor and teacher.
He taught at the Conservatory San Pietro a Majella in Naples between 1882 and 1884, Nunziatella Military Academy from 1885, and at the Conservatory of Palermo between 1892 and 1897. From 1907 to 1922 he resumed teaching at the Conservatory of Naples, where he held the position of deputy director, succeeding Paul Serrao, until 1929.
He was the author of a treatise on Harmony published by Ricordi in 1921. He also wrote sacred music, chamber, and revisions of music for harpsichord. Often introduced in his music elements from the folk tradition of Abruzzo: Abruzzo Scene, his orchestral work, two suites for symphony orchestra, is also published by Ricordi.
His catalog also includes several operas, including Stella (1898), commissioned by the publisher Sonzogno to be represented in the Teatro Lirico in Milan, although he was given a preview at the Teatro Marrucino of Chieti.
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Translated from http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camillo_De_Nardis
