Cesare Cutolo Explained
| Cesare Cutolo |
| Birth Date: | 1 January 1826 |
| Occupation: | Composer |
| Years Active: | 1856–1867 |
Cesare Cutolo (1826-1867) was an Italian-Australian composer of romantic music.[1] His Magnum Opus was a Victorian Christmas Waltz. He was killed in a boating accident.[2] A memorial concert was held in his name on 21 February 1867 with proceeds collected to present to his wife.[3]
Works
- The Victorian Christmas waltz
- Song of the volunteers with words by H. E. Smith
- Remembrances of the Pyramids : nocturne / by C. Cutolo
- Come where my love lies dreaming
- Hail fair Australia / words by Ellie ; music by Cutolo
- March and Chorus
- Oh, Gently breathe with lyrics by J. R. Thomas
Recordings
- The Victorian Christmas waltz, arranged by Richard Divall in Australia unite! : the road to Federation : songs and dances of colonial Australia. OCLC Number: 224672714
Notes and References
- News: Signor Cutolo's Debut . . 2,630 . New South Wales, Australia . 29 February 1860 . 10 November 2019 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
- News: Death of Cesare Cutolo . . LXXVIII . 6572 . Victoria, Australia . 14 January 1867 . 10 November 2019 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
- Web site: 1867. Cutolo memorial concert : Thursday, February 21 the proceeds to be presented to Mrs Cutolo.. 3 October 2020. State Library Victoria (Australia). Published for Herr Schott by Abbott & Co.. Theatre Programme.
