Background
Pirani, Eugenlo Di was born on September 8, 1852 in Ferrara, Italy. Son of Angelo and Giulia (del Vecchio) Pirani.
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Eugenlo Di Pirani
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Graduate Lyceum Galvani, and Rossini Cons., Bologna, 1870 (both diplomas at same time).
Career
Professor, Academy of Music, Berlin, 1873-1883, also toured as concert pianist in Italy, Russia, France and England. Cooperated with Florence Academy in commemorative concerts in honor of Cristofori, receiving gold medal and honorary diploma, also elected member Royal academics Florence, Bologna and Rome. Honored by Emperors Frederick, William II and King Humbert of Italy.
Alma Webster Powell became his pupil, 1901, and with her toured for 5 years in Germany, Russia, France and United States. Located in Brooklyn, 1904. Director Powell & Pirani Museum Institute.
President American Philharmonic Academy, Inc., since 1911. Officer Order of the Imperial German Crown. Commander Order of the Royal Italian Crown.
Author: Piano Album, 1890. Scene Veneziane for Piano and Orchestra, operation 44, 1892. Vocal Album, 1895; Grand Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello, operation 48, 1900.
Fête au Château (symphonic poem), 1901. The High School of Piano Playing, 1908. Choral works, “Ocean”.
“The Bells,” 1920; also grand opera, “The Witch,” grand opera, “Black Blood,” collection of piano pieces, etc. Also (book) Secrets of the Success of Great Musicians.
Membership
Member Royal acads.
Connections
Married Clara Dorothea Schönlank, of Berlin, Germany, July 5, 1880.
