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Ernesto De CurtisItalian composer
Date of Birth: 04.10.1875
Country:  Italy |
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Biography of Ernesto De Curtis
Ernesto De Curtis was an Italian composer, born to Giuseppe De Curtis and Elisabetta Minnon. He was also the great-grandson of the composer Saverio Mercadante and the brother of poet Gennaro De Curtis.
Education and Career
Ernesto De Curtis completed his education at the Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella in Naples, where he studied piano. It was during this time that he began his musical career and started composing songs.
Collaboration with His Brother
One of Ernesto De Curtis' most famous compositions is the song "Torna a Surriento" (Return to Sorrento), which he co-wrote with his brother Gennaro. This song achieved worldwide fame and has been performed by numerous renowned singers, including Mario Lanza and Robertino Loreti.
Legacy
Throughout his career from 1900 to 1930, Ernesto De Curtis composed over 100 songs. His contributions to Italian music have left a lasting impact, and his compositions continue to be appreciated and performed to this day. Ernesto De Curtis is remembered as a talented composer who captured the beauty and essence of Italian music in his works.
