Gabrielle Ferrari facts for kids
Gabrielle Ferrari (born Gabrielle Colombari) was a talented French musician. She was a skilled pianist and a composer, especially known for her operas. Gabrielle was born in Paris, France, on September 14, 1851, and she also passed away there on July 4, 1921.
She learned music from famous teachers like Charles Gounod and Théodore Dubois. Her opera called Le Cobzar was first performed in Monte Carlo. Gabrielle Ferrari was married to François Ferrari, and they had four daughters together.
Her Musical Creations
Gabrielle Ferrari wrote many different types of music. She composed operas, which are plays set to music, and also songs. Sometimes, she even wrote the words for her own songs and operas. She also created music for orchestras and for the piano.
Here are some of her well-known works:
- Le Tartare (an opera from 1906)
- Le dernier amour (an opera from 1895)
- Le Cobzar (an opera from 1909)
- Feuilles d'album, Op. 76 (a collection of short pieces)
- Feuille morte (a piece for piano)
- Menuet (a dance-like piece)
- Nirvana (a musical work)
- Fantasie Symphonique (a grand orchestral piece)
- Jeanne d'Arc (a work likely inspired by Joan of Arc)
