Selected Content from the October 1909 Edition of The Etude
GIACOMO PUCCINI. (Poo-tchee'-nee.) This brilliant composer was born at Lucca, Italy, June 22, 1858. Angeloni, of Lucca, was his first instructor, but he subsequently studied under Ponchielli at Milan Conservatory. The success of his Sinfonia-Capriccio prompted Puccini, on the... Read More
A department of expert advice for the use of any ETUDE reader who may desire information upon some special musical subject. Q. What is meant by the word "Requiem?" (D. E. S.) A. A mass for the… Read More
