Maria Antonietta Picconi Explained

Maria Antonietta Picconi (born 23 September 1869, d. 1926) was an Italian composer and pianist born in Rome, Italy. She studied piano at the St. Cecilia Conservatory in Rome with Giovanni Sgambati and composition with Eugenio Terziani. She performed as a concert pianist from 1886 to 1896, and then worked as a piano and voice teacher. She died in Rome in 1926.^{[1] [2]}

Works

Picconi was known for drawing-room songs. Selected works include:

• Donna vorrei morir, romance for baritone and mezzo-soprano
• Fiorellin di siepe, melody
• Un Organetto from Sei Melodie per canto e pianoforte^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Picconi, Maria Antonietta. 29 November 2010. Sica, Francesca Perruccio.
2. Book: The Norton/Grove dictionary of women composers. Julie Anne. Sadie. Rhian. Samuel. 1994. W. W. Norton & Company . 9780393034875. 29 November 2010.
3. Web site: Maria Antonietta Picconi. 29 November 2010.