Primo Casale

Background

Casale was born in Lombardy, Italy.

Career

He was first a violinist at Louisiana Scala and participated in recitals for Radio Audizioni Italiane. He came to Venezuela in 1948 and became one of the foremost teachers of composition in the country. He died in Caracas, aged about 77.

Achievements

• His students include composer Alfredo del Monaco, winner of the Tomás Luis de Victoria Ibero-American Prize, and the internationally active conductors Maria Guinand and Carmen-Helena Téllez.