Marina Leonardi facts for kids
Marina Leonardi is a talented Italian musician born in Catania, Italy in 1970. She is known for being both a pianist, which means she plays the piano, and a composer, which means she writes music.
Her Musical Journey
Marina Leonardi started learning piano with Oria Dell’Angelo. She also studied how to write music, called composition, with several teachers like Alexander Mullenbach, Giovanni Ferrauto, Alessandro Solbiati and Eliodoro Sollima. After finishing her studies, Marina became a professor. She teaches composition at the Vincenzo Bellini Musical Institute in Catania. Her music has been played in many different countries around the world.
What Kind of Music Does She Write?
Marina Leonardi is especially known for her "prepared piano" works. This means she sometimes changes the sound of the piano by placing objects inside it or on its strings. This creates unique and interesting sounds!
Here are some of the pieces she has composed:
- Postludio for piano (2008)
- Interludio for two pianos (2008)
- Tre Pezzi for orchestra (2007)
- Duo for piano and percussions (2007)
- Rubaijat for soprano and flute (2006)
- Itinera for ensemble (2006)
- Giochi for violin and piano (2005)
- Rubaijat for ensemble (1996)
More About Marina Leonardi
You can listen to some of Marina Leonardi's music online:
- Marina Leonardi, Ludio for piano
