About Abelardo Albisi
Lived 1872 – 1938 (aged 65). Abelardo Albisi was an Italian musical instrument maker, flautist and composer.
Abelardo Albisi (1872–1938) was an Italian flutist and instrument maker and composer. He was first flutist of the orchestra at La Scala for many years. In 1910 he invented the albisiphone, a type of bass flute. The instrument achieved some popularity in Italy and was notably included in the scores of several operas by Riccardo Zandonai and Pietro Mascagni, and in symphonic music by Friedrich Klose among other composers.
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Who was Abelardo Albisi?
Italian flautist and composer
When was Abelardo Albisi born?
Abelardo Albisi was born on 14 June 1872 in Cortemaggiore.
When did Abelardo Albisi die?
Abelardo Albisi died on 11 January 1938.
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Abelardo Albisi was a musical instrument maker, flautist and composer.
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Abelardo Albisi was Italian.
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