Gian Carlo Menotti, Italian born composer, did most of his distinguished body of work in America. Menotti died yesterday.
The title most likely to be recognized among his several operas is "Amahl and the Night Visitors," commissioned by NBC for television at the middle of the twentieth century. "Amahl" is still produced around the world at Christmas time.
Menotti's longtime companion, another distinguished American composer, Samuel Barber, preceded him in death by many years.
Menotti was the primary force behind the creation of the annual spring time Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, similar to the older Spoleto, Italy festival.
The title most likely to be recognized among his several operas is "Amahl and the Night Visitors," commissioned by NBC for television at the middle of the twentieth century. "Amahl" is still produced around the world at Christmas time.
Menotti's longtime companion, another distinguished American composer, Samuel Barber, preceded him in death by many years.
Menotti was the primary force behind the creation of the annual spring time Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, similar to the older Spoleto, Italy festival.