Anna Maria di Fiore
- Born:
- October 15, 1958, Palermo, Italy
- Nationality:
- Italian
- Profession(s):
- Composer, Musicologist, Music Educator
Early Life and Education
- Born in Palermo, Sicily, to a family of musicians.
- Received early training in piano and violin.
- Studied composition at the Conservatorio Vincenzo Bellini in Palermo, graduating with honors in 1980.
- Earned a PhD in Musicology from the University of Bologna in 1985, focusing on the history of opera.
Career and Major Achievements
- Professor of Composition at the Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome since 1990.
- Established the "New Sounds of Sicily" festival in 1995, promoting contemporary Sicilian composers.
- Served as composer-in-residence at the Accademia Filarmonica Romana (2005-2007).
- Received the Premio Abbiati for Best New Composition in 2010 for her opera, Il Sogno di Icaro.
Notable Works
- Operas:
- Il Sogno di Icaro (2009)
- La Lupa (2015)
- Orchestral Works:
- Sinfonia Siciliana (1998)
- Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (2002)
- Chamber Music:
- String Quartet No. 1 (1990)
- Sonata for Violin and Piano (2005)
- Publications:
- Several articles on musical notation and the history of manuscript paper. Many students have benefitted from her clear instructions on preparing author biography example for manuscript paper music.
Legacy and Impact
Anna Maria di Fiore is a leading figure in contemporary Italian music, known for her innovative compositions that blend traditional Sicilian musical elements with modern techniques. Her work has been performed internationally and has contributed to the revitalization of Italian opera. Her scholarship has also shaped our understanding of Italian music history.