Marta Lambertini facts for kids
Marta Lambertini (born November 13, 1937 – died March 25, 2019) was an amazing Argentine composer. She created many different kinds of music, including operas and pieces for orchestras.
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Marta Lambertini's Early Life and Education
Marta was born in San Isidro, a city in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She loved music from a young age. She went to the Universidad Catolica Argentina to study music. There, she learned from famous teachers like Roberto Caamano, Luis Gianneo, and Gerardo Gandini. She finished her studies in 1972.
Exploring Electroacoustic Music
After her first degree, Marta continued to learn even more. She studied electroacoustic music in Buenos Aires. This type of music uses electronic sounds and technology. She learned at the Centro de Investigationes de la Ciudad. Her teachers for this special music included Francisco Kröpfl, Gerardo Gandini, José Maranzano, and Gabriel Brncic.
A Career in Music Education
Marta Lambertini didn't just compose music; she also taught it! She shared her knowledge with many students.
Teaching at Universities
She taught music at the National School of Music. She also taught at the National University of La Plata. Later, she became the dean of the Faculty of Music Arts and Sciences at the Catholic University of Argentina. Being a dean means she was a very important leader in the music department.
Awards and Important Works
Marta Lambertini received many special awards for her musical talents.
Recognitions and Prizes
She won the 1st Prize in the National Music Award. She also received the City of Buenos Aires Music Prize. In 1972 and 1975, she won the Career Prize APA. In 1999, she was honored with the Konex Award, which is a very important award in Argentina.
Marta was also asked to be a judge for international music competitions. She helped decide who won in Brazil and Argentina.
Her Famous Operas and Books
Marta Lambertini wrote a book called "Gerardo Gandini, music fiction." It was about one of her teachers.
She was nominated for a special award for her opera "Cinderella." She was also nominated for the Clarín Award as one of the most important people in classical music in Argentina.
Her music includes many different styles for instruments and voices. Some of her most famous operas are:
- "Alice in Wonderland" (from 1989)
- "S.M.R. Bach" (from 1990)
- "Hildegard" (from 2002)
- "Cinderella" (from 2006)
She also wrote many pieces for orchestras and smaller groups of instruments.
Selected Musical Works
Here are some of Marta Lambertini's notable compositions:
- Quasares for string quartet, 1971
- Alice in Wonderland, opera, 1989
- ¡Oh, Eternidad! Ossia SMRBach, opera, 1990
- Galileo descubre las cuatro lunas de Jupiter (Galileo Discovers Jupiter's Four Moons), for orchestra, 1984
- Última filmación de los anillos de Saturno (Last Filming of Saturn's Rings), for four clarinets, 1991
- ¡Cenicientaaa..! (Cinderella), opera, 2006
- Alice Through the Looking-Glass, opera, 2015
See also
In Spanish: Marta Lambertini para niños
