Sartori, Luigi |
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BORN 19 May 1817, Spresiano, Veneto - DIED 22 Feb 1844, Dresden, Sachsen GRAVE LOCATION Dresden, Sachsen: Alter Katholischer Friedhof, Friedrichstrasse 54 |
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Son of the organist and composer Pietro Sartori. He studied theology and music in Padua at the same time and he graduated easily. The bishop made him a priest in a small Venetian village, hoping that this would diminish his passion for music, but that didn't happen. After an illness he was allowed to gave concerts and he was also allowed to celebrate the holy mass abroad. His abilities as a pianist were soon recognised widely and in Paris he met Franz Liszt. In Munich he was received at the Court. He also visited Holland and Belgium. After a visit to his homeland he travelled to Vienna in 1843 and there he was celebrated as an 'Italian Liszt'. Although his health detoriated he continued his touring and he met again with Liszt in 1844. A big concert was planned for February 17th at the Hotel de Pologne, but it had to be cancelled because he suffered from a fever. He died on February 22th, assisted by an Italian priest during his last hours. Related persons • met Liszt, Franz |
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 The grave of Luigi Sartori at the Alter Katholischer Friedhof, Dresden. Picture by Androom (28 Aug 2005) |
Sources • Schlechte, Gudrun, Der Alte Katholische Friedhof in der Friedrichstadt zu Dresden, Hille, Dresden, 2004 |
