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Gabrielle Ferrari

1851 – 1921

French pianist and composer

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About Gabrielle Ferrari

Lived 1851 – 1921 (aged 69). Gabrielle Ferrari was a French and Italian composer, music educator and pianist.

Gabrielle FerrariGabrielle Ferrari (14 September 1851 – 4 July 1921) was a French pianist and composer noted for opera. Born Gabrielle Colombari, she was born and died in Paris and studied with Charles Gounod and Théodore Dubois. Her opera Le Cobzar premiered in Monte Carlo.

She married François Ferrari with whom she had four daughters.

Works

Ferrari composed operas and songs, writing her own text, and also for orchestral and piano performance. Selected works include: Le dernier amour, (1895) opera Le Tartare, (1906) opera Libretto by Elena Văcărescu (Hélène Vacaresco) Libretto by Paul Berlier Le Cobzar, (1909) opera Libretto by Elena Văcărescu (Hélène Vacaresco) and Paul Milliet Feuilles d'album, Op. 76 Feuille morte Menuet Nirvana Fantasie Symphonique Jeanne d'Arc

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Important facts

Born
14 September 1851, former 11th arrondissement of Paris
Birth century
19th century
Died
4 July 1921, 16th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Composer, music educator, pianist
Nationality
France, Italy

People in Gabrielle Ferrari's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Elena Văcărescu
1864 – 1947
Poet
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Charles Gounod
1818 – 1893
Classical composer
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Théodore Dubois
1837 – 1924
Composer
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Paul Milliet
1848 – 1924
Librettist
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Monte Carlo
1883 – 1967
Composer

Contemporaries

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Robert Bunsen
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Johann Gottfried Galle
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Alfred Stillé
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gabrielle Ferrari?

French pianist and composer (1851-1921)

When was Gabrielle Ferrari born?

Gabrielle Ferrari was born on 14 September 1851 in former 11th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Gabrielle Ferrari die?

Gabrielle Ferrari died on 4 July 1921 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Gabrielle Ferrari's occupation?

Gabrielle Ferrari was a composer, music educator and pianist.

What nationality was Gabrielle Ferrari?

Gabrielle Ferrari was French and Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gabrielle Ferrari

· Wikidata: Q5516070

· DBpedia: Gabrielle Ferrari

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