Nelly Moretto facts for kids
Nelly Moretto (born September 20, 1925 – died November 24, 1978) was an important Argentine composer and pianist. She created many interesting musical pieces during her life.
She was born in Rosario, Argentina. Nelly loved music and studied at several famous schools. She went to the National Conservatory and the Torcuato di Tella Institute in Buenos Aires. She also studied music in the United States at the University of Illinois.
Exploring New Sounds
Nelly Moretto was very interested in new ways to make music. She worked at a special electronic music studio called Estudio de Fonología Musical (EFM) at the University of Buenos Aires. Here, she explored how to use electronic sounds in her compositions. This was a very modern and exciting field of music at the time.
Her Musical Creations
Nelly Moretto wrote many unique musical pieces. She often combined traditional instruments with new electronic sounds, especially using "tape" (which was like an early form of recorded sound). Her music was often experimental and pushed the boundaries of what music could be.
Notable Works
Here are some of her well-known compositions:
- Composición 9a (1965): This piece was for two groups of instruments, tape sounds, dance, and even special lights! It was a full show.
- Composición 9b (1966): This piece used only tape sounds, showing how she could create music just with electronics.
- Coribattenti (1967): For this, she wrote music for a string quartet (four string instruments) and tape.
- Composición No.13: In Memorian J. C. Paz (1972): This piece was written for a trumpet and tape.
- Composición No.14: Bah! le dije al tiempo (1974/1975): This later work featured a violin, trumpet, piano, and tape.
Nelly Moretto passed away in Buenos Aires in 1978. She is remembered as a pioneering composer who helped shape modern music in Argentina.
