This overlooked postromantic composer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1878, Gaito went to study in Napoli, Italy. There he was encouraged and supported by Verdi, who championed his music. He composed beautifully crafted chamber and orchestral music as well as eleven operas. Host Elbio Barilari, shares some of his favorite works by this amazing composer.
Constantino Gaito: An Argentine Post Romantic Genius
Sarastro String Quartet (photo by: Franca Scrivano
Playlist
String Quartet No. 1, Op. 23, by Constantino Gaito
Sarastro String Quartet
Piano Quintet, Op. 24, by Constantino Gaito
Agustina Herrera, piano; Sarastro String Quartet