Pier Adolfo Tirindelli Explained

Pier Adolfo Tirindelli (5 May 1858, Conegliano Veneto–6 February 1937, Rome) was an Italian violinist and composer of operas and songs. He was a classmate and friend of Puccini.^[1] In 1883 he became professor of violin at the Venice Conservatory, of which he was director from 1893 to 1895. Later he settled in the United States, where was orchestra director and violin teacher at the Cincinnati Conservatory.

His most famous composition is the song "O primavera," dedicated to Enrico Caruso. It was sung by many great singers, in particular Carlo Bergonzi, who recorded it and performed it often.

Selected works

Romanze:

• "Amore, amor!"
• "Mistica"
• "Myosotis"
• "Primavera"

Notes and References

1. Linda B. Fairtile – Giacomo Puccini: A Guide to Research 1135592349 2013 – Page 50 "“How Giacomo Puccini Got His Start, Related by His Schoolmate, Tirindelli.” Musical America 30, no. 21 (September 1919): 5. LC: ML1.M384 Q Pier Adolfo Tirindelli (1858—1937), a composer and conductor who was a classmate of Puccini's ..."