Giovanni Vailati
19th-century classical musician, blind at birth, played mandolin, concert-level musician.
About Giovanni Vailati
Lived 1815 – 1890 (aged 75). Giovanni Vailati was an Italian musician and mandolinist.
Modern recognition In 2015, people in Crema, his city, celebrated the 200-year bicentenary of his birth. The celebration included a performance by the Città di Brescia orchestra at the Sant'Agostino cultural center. The orchestra in 2015 was composed of around thirty instruments including mandolins and guitars.
It was directed by Claudio Mondonico with "embellishments" by mandolinist Ugo Orlandi. These two have been instrumental in a classical mandolin revival in Italy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Giovanni Vailati?
19th-century classical musician, blind at birth, played mandolin, concert-level musician.
When was Giovanni Vailati born?
Giovanni Vailati was born on 13 April 1815 in Santo Stefano in Vairano.
When did Giovanni Vailati die?
Giovanni Vailati died on 25 November 1890 in Crema.
What was Giovanni Vailati's occupation?
Giovanni Vailati was a musician and mandolinist.
What nationality was Giovanni Vailati?
Giovanni Vailati was Italian.
Sources & further reading
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