Bossi, Enrico
Name
Bossi, Enrico
Variant name
Marco Enrico Bossi
Gender
Male
Birth
25 April 25, 1861 Salò
Death
February 20, 1925
Descriptive Note
Enrico Bossi was an Italian composer, organist, and teacher. He was born into a family of musicians and received his musical training at the Liceo Musicale in Bologna and the Milan Conservatory. In 1881, Bossi became director of music and organist at the Cathedral of Como. In 1890, he obtained the title of professor of organ and harmony at the Conservatory of Naples. He also help appointments at various other conservatories: Venice (1895–1901), Bologna (1902–1911) and Rome (1916–1923). He toured extensively, both in Italy and internationally. He died suddenly at sea, as he was returning to Italy from the United States.
He was a prolific composer, and wrote more than 150 works for various genres including orchestra, opera, choral and chamber music, and pieces for piano and organ.
On the occasion of the Exposition of Turin 1911, he played the organ at the 31st concerto sinfonico concert in the Pavilion of Festivals and Concerts.
Roles
Performing Artists, Instrumentalists
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