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Pace, Carmelo

2010-06-16T19:59:00.001-07:00

Carmelo Pace(1906-1993), Maltese composer, studied music from his uncle and other teacher, played in the Royal Opera House Orchestra, and then started his life-long career in teaching, he composed more than 500 multi-form works, contributing to a sensible broading of national musical horizons.

Pacius, Fredrik

2010-06-16T19:58:00.000-07:00

Fredrik Pacius(1809-1891), German composer/conductor, studied in Kassel with Spohr and Hauptmann, he lived most of his life in Finland, violinist in the court orchestra in Stockholm, taught at the Helsinki University. He has been called th"Father of Finnish music". He composed the Finnish, Estonia and Livonian national anthems, also composed the first Finnish opera "Kung Karls Jakt(1852)", one violin concerto, and songs.

Padereswki, Ignace Jan

2010-06-16T19:57:00.000-07:00

Ignace Jan Padereswki(1860-1941), Polish stateman, pianist & composer, studied piano at the Warsaw Conservatory, then studied in Berlin, toured Europe, US, Australia as a pianist. In 1919 he was chosen premier and foreign minister of the new Polish State which he represented Poland at the Versaille Peace Conference. He composed one opera(Manru), piano concerto, and piano pieces.

Paderewski, Ignace Jan

2010-06-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

Paderewski' most popular work - "Minuet".

Padilla, Jose

2010-06-16T19:54:00.000-07:00

Jose Padilla(1889-1960), Spanish composer, studied at the madrid Conservatory, led zarzuela performances in Spain and Argentina; produced some 60 works for the musical theater; lived in Italy during 1930-1934. He composed symphonie Portugase, and over 100 songs.

Paganini, Niccolo

2010-06-16T19:53:00.000-07:00

Niccolo Pagani ni(1782-1840), Italian violin virtuoso and composer, learned to play violin from his father and other teachsers. During 1801-09, he was in Luccas as first violinist for the state orchestra. From 1810-1838 he toured Europe as violin soloist and accalimed as the greatest violinist. He composed 6 violin concertos, 24 capicci and violin sonatas.

Paisiello, Giovanni

2010-06-16T19:52:00.002-07:00

Giovanni Paisiello(1740-1816), Italian composer, studied at Jesuit School in Taranto, then entered the Conservatorie di S. Onofrio in Naples, invited by the Empress of Russia and stayed in St, Petersburg for 8 years. Returnung to Naples he taugth at the Naples Conservatory. He composed 94 operas.

Pak, Han-Ktu

2010-06-16T18:08:00.001-07:00

Han-Ktu Pak(1919-1992), Korean composer.

Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi

2010-06-16T18:07:00.000-07:00

Giovanni Pierluigi Palestrina(1525-1594), Italian musician of Baroque Period, served as organist and maestro's posts in various churches, he composed sacred music - masses, motets, offertories, hymns, and madrigals.

Paliashvili, Zakaria

2010-06-16T18:04:00.002-07:00

Zakaria Paliashvili(1871-1933), Georgian/Russian composer. He is considered the founder of Georgian classical music. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory, upon returning to Georgia he played a strong role in developing national music in Georgia. He collected Georgian folk songs, co-founded the Georgian Philharmonic Society and became the head of the Tbilisi Conservatory. He composed operas, choral music and songs.

Paljetak, Vlaho

2010-06-16T18:04:00.001-07:00

Vlaho Paljetak(1893-1944), Croatian chansonnier and composer, he composed popular songs.

Palm, Rudolph

2010-06-16T18:03:00.000-07:00

Rudolph Palm(1880-1950), Curacao born composer, at age seven he started to take music lesson from his grandfather, and able to play several instruments, appointed as music director of an orchestra and organist at several churches. As a composer, he wrote 90 pieces for piano including 61 waltzes, marches etc.

Paluskar, V. D.

2010-06-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

Vishnu Digambar Paluskar(1872-1931), Hindustani musician, he sang the original version of the bhajan Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram. He broke a long standing tradition of Indian music giving a public concert and charging a nominal fee.

Pann, Anton

2010-06-15T18:56:00.000-07:00

Anton Pann(1797-1854), Romanian poet, and composer of religious music, Romanian professor of music, the Roma in Bulgaria.

Papandopulo, Boris

2010-06-15T18:51:00.000-07:00

Boris Papandopulo(1906-1991), Croatian composer and conductor, studied composition in Zagreb and conducting in Vienna, served as director of Croatian National Theater Opera, director of opera in Rijeka, conducted Sarajevo Opera, Zagreb and Split, composed over 400 works.

Parera, Blas

2010-06-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

National Anthem of Argentina,

music composed by Blas Parera

Blas Parera(1777-1840), Spanish composer, born in Spain, in 1797 he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina. He composed the music of Argentine national anthem lyrics by Vicente Lopez, he went back to Spain in 1817 and died there.

Pavarotti, Luciano

2010-06-14T20:50:00.000-07:00

Luciano Pavarotti(1935-2007),

Italian tenor, one of the Three Tenors

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Pavlova, Anna

2010-06-14T20:49:00.000-07:00

Anna Pavlova(1882-1931), Russian ballerina, one of the geniuses of the dance and famous ballerina in St. Petersburg. She studied with the Imperial Ballet School, her main teacher as Marius Petipa, she made her debut at age 17, and became the Mariinsky's principle ballerina, in 1908 she joined the Diaghilev's Ballet Russes. Throughout her life she brought ballet to millions of her lengendary name.

Peeters, Flor

2010-06-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

Flor Peeters(1907-1986), Belgian organist and composer, at age 16 he studied at the lenmmens Institute in Mechelen. In 1923 he became the organ teacher at the Institute and chief organist at the Cathedral in Mechelen. He also gave concerts and liturgical master classes all over the world.

Pensis, Henri

2010-06-14T20:47:00.000-07:00

Henri Pensis(1900-1958), Luxembourgian conductor, composer and violinist, he founded and conducted the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1940, he moved to US and conducted the New Jersy Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sioux City Symphony Orchestra.

Peralta, Angela

2010-06-14T20:46:00.000-07:00

Angela Peralta(1845-1883), Mexican operatic soprano, studied at the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica in Mexico City. At age 15, she made her operatic debut, then she went to Italy continuing her study. She sang in every major opera houses in Europe. She was called the "Mexican Nightingale" in Europe. She was also a composer as well as an accomplished pianist and harpist.

Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista

2010-06-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi(1710-1836), Italian composer, studied privately first, then entered the Conservatorio di Poveri di Gesu Crsito in Naples. He composed operas, dramatic stage works, sacred music . His fame spread rapidly after his death.

Perlea, Jonel

2010-06-14T20:43:00.000-07:00

Jonel Perlea(1900-1970), Romanian conductor, studied in Munich, then in Leipzig, conducted the Bucharest Opera and served as music director there. After WWII he was in Italy to conduct La Scala in Milan, then he moved to US and taught at the Manhattan School of Music from 1952-1969.

Perosi, Lorenzo

2010-06-13T20:49:00.000-07:00

Lorenzo Perosi(1872-1956), Italian composer and priest musician, studied in Rome and Milan conservatories, appopinted as a choirmaster of San Marco, then music director of the Sistine Chapel. he composed 20 oratorios, masses, sacred music, 25 orchestral music and chamber music.

Pertile, Aureliano

2010-06-13T20:48:00.000-07:00

Aureliano Pertile(1885-1950), Italian lyric-dramatic tenor, studied in Padua and Milan, made his opera debut in 1911 in Vicenza, then his bedut at La Scala in 1916, then sang in La Scala, London, NY Metropoliatn Opera etc, taught at the Milan Conservatory. He is considered to have been one of the most exciting operatic singers of the inter-war period.

Peterson, Oscar

2010-06-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

Oscar Peterson(1925-2007), Canadian jazz pianist and composer, performed with jazz at the Philharmonic from 1949. In 1951 he formed a trio with double bass and guitar. In 1970's he began performing regularly as an unaccompanied soloist. In 1991 he was named the chancellor of the York University in Toronto. He won seven Grammy Awards and others, and is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.

Petipa, Marius

2010-06-12T20:48:00.000-07:00

Marius Petipa(1818-1910), French/Russian dancer, teacher and choreographer, he is cited nearly unanimously by the most noted artists of the classical ballet to be the most influential balletmaster and choreographer that has ever lived. He created over 50 ballets, and noted for long association with the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatre. He was born in Marseille, France and trained in Belgium, famed in France and Madrid. In 1847 he moved to St. Petersburg to accept the position of premier danseur to the Imperial Theatre and stayed in Russia until his death.

Petrauskas, Kipras

2010-06-11T21:31:00.000-07:00

Kipras Petrauskas(1885-1968), Lithuanian tenor. In 1907 he joined the St. Petersburg Conservatory to study voice. He made his operatic debut in 1911 at Moscow Theater in Gounod's "Romeo & Juliet", same year he also joined the St. Petersburg Opera. He created some 80 roles. He was professor of voice and one of the founders of Lithuanian Art Society and established a Lithuanian National Opera.

Petrauskas, Mikas

2010-06-11T21:30:00.000-07:00

Mikas I. Petrauskas(1873-1937), Lithuanian composer, studied with Rimsky-Korsakov at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. In 1914 he immigrated to US, and he founded the Lithuanian Conservatory and Lithuanian Chorus in Boston, in 1930 he returned to Lithuania. He composed operas(Egle, Queen of the Serpent).

Petrusenko, Oksana

2010-06-11T18:40:00.000-07:00

Oksana Andreyevna Petrusenko(1900-1940), Ukrainian opera singer(soprano), from childhood, she sang in the choir. In 1923-33, she was opera singer in Kazan(Ukraine) and Samara(Soviet Union), an outstanding representative of Ukrainian vocal school, she had a rare beauty and range of voice, silvery tone and exceptional talent. She was one of the best folk song singers of Ukraine. She was decorated as "People's Artist of USSR(1939)".
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Pfitzner, Hans

2010-06-11T18:38:00.001-07:00

Hans Pfitzner(1869-1949), German composer, conductor and writer, born in Moscow of German parentage, the family returned to Germany he studied at the Frankfurt Conservatory; remained active as conductor and accompanist throughout his career. He composed 5 operas, 3 symphonies, concertos(violin, cello, piano).

Piccinni, Niccolo

2010-06-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

Niccolo Piccinni(1728-1800), Italian composer, studied at S. Onofrio Conservatory in Naples. In Naples he taught singing and was organist at the cathedral. In 1776 he accepted an offer from the French court and moved to Paris, he successfully adapted his style to the French stage. He composed over 60 operas in Paris and Naples.

Pierpont, James Lord

2010-06-11T18:36:00.002-07:00

Composer of "Jingle Bells"

James Lord Pierpont(1822-1893), American songwriter, arranger, organist, and composer. He was the organist and music director of Unitarian congregation, Savannah, Georgia. His composition "Jingle Bells" has become synonymous with the Christmas holiday and is one of the most performed and most recognizable songs in the world.

Pijer, Willem

2010-06-11T18:36:00.001-07:00

Willem Pijer(1894-1947), Dutch critic, teacher and composer, professor at the Amsterdam Conservatory, 1925-28, director of Rotterdam Conservatory from 1930, co-editor of the monthly Muziek. He composer operas, incidental music, and 3 symphnies.

Pinza, Ezio

2010-06-11T18:23:00.001-07:00

Ezio Pinza(1892-1957), Italian bass, studied voice at Ravenna and Bologna conservatories, sang in Florence and Rome, then at Metropolitan Opera between 1926-1948, also in San Francisco, London and Vienna.

Pipkov, Lyubomir

2010-06-11T18:22:00.000-07:00

Lyubomir Pipkov(1904-1974), Bulgarian composer, studied at Sofia Music School, and at the Ecole Normale in Paris. Returning to Bulgaria he became chorus master, the director of Sofia National Opera. He composed 3 operas.

Pipkov, Panayot

2010-06-11T18:21:00.000-07:00

Panayot Pipkov(1871-1942), Bugarian chorus master, conductor and composer, he was a dramtic actor in earlier years, late became a musician, composed opera, orchestral and band music, song and chorus pieces, his best known work is "Bulgarian Rhaposdy".

Pirogov, Alexander

2010-06-11T18:20:00.000-07:00

Alexander Stepanovich Pirogov(1899-1964), Russian bass operatic singer, he was one of the main bass soloists of the Boshoi Theater. In 1955, he played Boris Godunov in a film version, winning a medal in Italy. He never performed ourside of Soviet Union.

Pleyel, Ignaz Joseph

2010-06-11T18:19:00.000-07:00

Ignaz Joseph Pleyel(1757-1831), Austrian composer, studied with Haydn, became Kapellmeister of Strasbourg Cathedral; his music was extremely popular during his lifetime. He composed 45 symphonies, concertos, and 16 string quartets.

Poncar, Josef

2010-06-11T18:18:00.000-07:00

Vejveda/Poncar/Vacek-
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Jaromir Vejvoda(1902-1988), Czech composer and the author of the "Beer Barrel Polka".
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Josef Poncar(1902-1986), Czech conductor and composer.
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Karel Vacek(1902-1982), Czech compocer of songs - "The Beautiful Gypsy never Return a Fairytale childhood".

Ponce, Manuel M.

2010-06-11T18:17:00.000-07:00

Manuel M. Ponce(1882-1948), Mexican pianist and composer, studied in Mexico City, then at Bologna and Berlin, returned to Mexico and taught at the Mexico City Conservatory and conducted the National Symphony. His Guitar music is the standard repertory; the song "Estrellita" was one of Latin America's best known compositions.

Ponchielli, Amilcare

2010-06-11T18:16:00.000-07:00

Amilcare Ponchielli(1834-1886), Italian composer, studied at the Milan Conservatory, later taught there and held director's post there, conducted the Teatro Carcano, and served as music dirctor at Cremona's Teatro Concordia, he composed mainly operas(best known opera is La Gioconda).

Two stamps are from movie - "Fantasia" - Dance of the Hour(Music from La Gioconda).

Pons, Lily

2010-06-10T21:08:00.001-07:00

Lily Pons(1898-1976), French soprano, entered the Paris Conservatory at the age of 13; made her operatic debut in 1927 at Mulhouse, then at the Metropolitan Opera, remaining with Met until 1961; renowned for her coloratura singing.

Ponselle, Rosa

2010-06-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

Rosa Ponselle(1897-1981), American soprano, began as vuadville singer alongside with her sister, made her Metropolitan debut opposie Caruso in 1918, she remained the foremost prima donna there until 1937. She was active in teaching; directed the Baltimore Civic Opera Company. Her voice was regarded as one the best in the century.

Popova, Katya

2010-06-10T20:57:00.002-07:00

Katya Popova(1924-1966), Romanian operatic soprano, after studying at the Sofia Conservatory she became the leading singer with the Sofia National Opera, then sang in Moscow, Paris, and Eastern Europe. Her best roles are Natasia(Rusalka), Marguerite(Faust), Micaela(Carmen), and Manon.

Popovich-Bayreuth, D.

2010-06-10T20:57:00.001-07:00

D. Popovich-Bayreuth(1859-1927), Romanian operatic bass-baritone,studied in Italy, made his debut in Prague, specializing in Wagnerian roles, sang in Austria, Germany and North America. He was manager of the Bucharest Conservatory and directed the opera house in Cluj.

Porsteinsson, Bjarni

2010-06-10T20:55:00.000-07:00

Porter, Cole

2010-06-10T20:52:00.002-07:00

Cole Porter(1891-1964), American songwriter, lyricist, studied at Worcester Academy, Yale and Havard, also studied in Paris. Returning to US in 1935 he composed for films and later for Broadway musicals. His best known musicals are "Kiss me, Kate", Can-Can".

Portugal, Marcos

2010-06-10T20:52:00.001-07:00

Marcos Portugal(1762-1830), Portuguese classical composer, studied music at the Patriarchal Seminary in Lisbon, later served as orgainst and music master there, maestro at the Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos in Lisbon. He went to Brazil and served for the King ans dyed there. he composed religious music and operas.

Porumbescu, Ciprian

2010-06-10T20:51:00.000-07:00

Ciprian Porumbescu(1853-1882), Romanian composer, studied with Bruckner in Vienna, he composed many songs of a nationalistic flavor, as well as an operetta on a Romanian theme. His name is attached to several conservatories in Romania.

Poulenc, Francis

2010-06-10T20:50:00.000-07:00

Francis Poulenc(1899-1963), French composer, studied at the Lycee Condorcet also studied piano privately. One of the "Les six". He is perhaps best known for his vocal music. he wrote hundred of songs, choral works, and three operas, other works are ballets, orchestral music, piano pieces, and chamber music.

Prawy, Marcel

2010-06-10T20:48:00.000-07:00

Marcel Ritter von Prawy(1911-2003), Austrian dramaturg, opera connesseur and opera critic. From 1955 on Prawy served as dranaturg at the Vienna Volksoper and from 1972 as chief-dramaturg at the Vienna State Opera. Between 1976 and 1982 he was a professor at the Vienna college of Music and also taught at the University of Vienna. He became widely known and highly regarded because of a television and radio broadcast series produced by the ORF.

Prebanda, Milan

2010-06-10T20:47:00.002-07:00

Milan Prebanda(1907-1979), Bosnian composer and music teacher, he wrote first of all songs and chamber music. Best know works - The Bosnian Pastroal(for flute and piano).

Preradovic, Paula von

2010-06-10T20:47:00.001-07:00

Paula von Preradovic(1887-1951), Austrian poetess, author of the Austrian's national anthem lyrics. In 1889 her family moved to Croatia, where she participated in the flourishing literary life there.

Prokofiev, Sergei

2010-06-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

Sergei Sergeievich prokofiev(1891-1953), Russian composer, attended St. Petersburg Conservatory studying with Liadov, Rimsky-Korsakov and Teherepnin. From 1922 to 1936 he resided in Paris, and then returned to Moscow. He composed operas, symphonies, concertos, ballet music and chamber music.

Prokopiev, Trajko

2010-06-10T20:44:00.002-07:00

Trajko Prokopiev(1909-1979)is the one at the left, Macedonian composer.

Prud'Homme, Emillio

2010-06-10T20:44:00.001-07:00

Puccini, Giacomo

2010-06-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

Giacomo Puccini(1858-1924), Italian operatic composer.

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Pujol, Juan Bautista

2010-06-10T19:12:00.002-07:00

Juan Bautista Pujol(1835-1898), Spanish(Catalan) pianist and pedagogue, studied at the Paris Conservatory. Returning to Barcelona he taught at the Municipal School of Music. In 1888 he founded a music publishing house and formed a music collection dedicated to the cult: religious music, voice or organ music. He also composed salon music.

Purcell, Henry

2010-06-10T19:12:00.001-07:00

Henry Purcell(1659-1695), English composer, as a boy he was a chorister in the Chapel Royal, and studied music at the church, appointed as organist of the Westminister Chapel and later at the Chapel Royal. He is one of the greatest of all English composers and an outstanding figure of the Baroque period. He composed operas, semi-operas(stage works) and songs.

Pyatnitsky, Mitrofan

2010-06-10T19:10:00.000-07:00

Mitrofan Pyatnisky(1864-1927), Russian musicologist. He carried on research and compilation of folk music. He established the famous Pyatnitsky Choir in 1910 from 18 peasants originally from Ryazan and Smolensk gubernias. After his death in 1927, the chorus was named after him. Pyatnisky focusd on traditional Russian songs. The performers sang, enacted dance scenes and played folk instruments.