Maria Antonietta Picconi facts for kids

Maria Antonietta Picconi was a talented Italian musician. She was born in Rome, Italy, on September 23, 1869. She became known as a wonderful composer and pianist. She passed away in Rome in 1926.

Her Musical Journey

Early Life and Training

Maria Antonietta Picconi loved music from a young age. She studied piano at a special music school called the St. Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. Her piano teacher was a famous musician named Giovanni Sgambati. She also learned how to compose music (write her own songs) from Eugenio Terziani.

Concert Performer and Teacher

From 1886 to 1896, Maria Antonietta performed as a concert pianist. This means she played piano in front of audiences. After her time as a performer, she became a teacher. She taught both piano and singing (voice) to many students.

Her Compositions

Maria Antonietta Picconi was especially known for her "drawing-room songs." These were popular songs meant to be performed in smaller, private settings, like someone's living room.

Here are some of her well-known musical pieces:

• Donna vorrei morir (Woman, I would like to die), a song for a baritone (a male singer with a medium-low voice) and a mezzo-soprano (a female singer with a medium voice).
• Fiorellin di siepe (Hedge Flower), a beautiful melody.
• Un Organetto (A Small Organ) from her collection called Sei Melodie per canto e pianoforte (Six Melodies for voice and piano).