Pina Carmirelli
Giuseppina Carmirelli (born January 23, 1914 in Varzi , † February 27, 1993 in Capena ) was an Italian violinist .
Life
Pina Carmirelli studied violin (with Michelangelo Abbado ) and composition at the Milan Conservatory and passed her diploma examinations in 1930 and 1936 respectively. In 1937 she gave her first concerts and began an international career. From 1941 she taught at the Conservatory of Rome . In 1949 she founded the Quintetto Boccherini and in 1954 the Quartetto Carmirelli , with which she went on numerous tours and made records. She often appeared in a duo with the pianist Sergio Lorenzi. From 1977 to 1986 she was concertmaster of the I Musici chamber orchestra . In 1979 she founded the Quintetto Fauré di Roma .
Carmirelli was considered a specialist in the music of Luigi Boccherini and published his instrumental works in a revised new edition.
Awards
Pina Carmirelli was a. a. awarded first prize for chamber music at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (class of Arrigo Serato) and the Paganini Prize (1940).
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Carmirelli, Pina |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Carmirelli, Giuseppina |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian violinist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 23, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Varzi |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 27, 1993 |
| Place of death | Capena |