Ennio Porrino facts for kids

Ennio Porrino (born in Cagliari, Italy, on January 20, 1910) was a talented composer and teacher. He created many different types of music, including pieces for orchestras, oratorios, operas, and ballets. Porrino passed away in Rome on September 25, 1959.

Ennio Porrino: A Musical Life

Ennio Porrino grew up in Sardinia, an island off the coast of Italy. He loved music from a young age. He became a very important figure in Italian music.

Early Life and Education

Porrino was born in the city of Cagliari. This city is the capital of Sardinia. He studied music at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. This was a famous music school. There, he learned how to compose and understand music deeply.

Composing and Teaching

Ennio Porrino wrote many beautiful pieces of music. His most famous work is a symphonic poem called "Sardegna." A symphonic poem is a piece of orchestral music that tells a story or describes a scene. "Sardegna" was a special tribute to his home island. It was first performed in Florence in 1933.

Besides composing, Porrino was also a dedicated teacher. He taught music at conservatories in several Italian cities. These included Rome, Venice, and Naples. A conservatory is a special school for music or art. In 1956, he became the director of the Cagliari Conservatory. This was a big honor for him.

Family and Final Works

In 1956, the same year he became a director, Porrino married Malgari Onnis. She was an artist who painted and designed for the theater. They had one daughter named Stefania, born in 1957. Stefania later became a playwright (someone who writes plays) and a stage director.

Ennio Porrino's last major work was an opera called "I Shardana." His wife, Malgari, helped design the stage for this opera. "I Shardana" was first performed on March 21, 1959. Sadly, Porrino passed away just six months later. His music continues to be remembered and performed today.

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