Lorenzo Logatti

Lorenzo Logatti (7 November 1872 – 19 March 1961) was an Italian Argentine clarinetist and composer.

Professional career He received his first musical training from his father, who was a professional musician, and later completed his studies with other teachers. He performed in various ensembles both in his home province and in Naples, and even conducted a band in Ancona.

In November 1898, he traveled to Argentina. Upon arrival, he joined the Association of Orchestral Professors, one of whose activities was to help its members find employment. He also began frequenting the Sabatino café, located on Paraná Street between Sarmiento and Avenida Corrientes, where he mingled with other musicians and became acquainted with the new country. He soon found work in the large lyrical and classical orchestras that performed at the Teatro Ópera on the aforementioned avenue. At that time, during the early stage of tango, the clarinet was a common instrument in popular ensembles dedicated to the genre—Juan Carlos Bazán being a notable example of a clarinetist—but few classically trained musicians ventured into tango. Logatti and Alberico Stápola—another Italian from the lyrical ensembles—were among the few who did, taking advantage of the lyrical groups’ summer break to work in popular ensembles during Carnival dances.

Lorenzo Logatti died in Buenos Aires on March 19, 1961.