Oscar Milani
Encyclopedia
Oscar Milani was born in Rosario
, Argentina
, November 24, 1946 where he studied medicine and music. A Bariloche Foundation scholarship holder, he went to Buenos Aires
to specialize; harpsichord
, chamber music
, and interpretation on early keyboard instruments. His activities as a soloist and chamber musician with the Camerata Bariloche
took him to several countries of South America
and also to Europe
. He has made recordings for the ORF and Picks Records.
He built one of his country’s first harpsichord
s based on historical models (Baffo of 1574), which has met with great acclaim from the European press. Claudio di Veroli was a great help.
A German State grant (DAAD
) enabled him to continue his studies in Europe, first with Kenneth Gilbert
in Stuttgart
, then in courses with Marinette Extermann, Johann Sonnleitner, Colin Tilney and Bob van Asperen.
With his friend and compatriot Gabriel Garrido (Elyma Ensemble in French), and for more than ten years, he organised the early music classes at Neuburg
and der Donau.
Oscar Milani has been teaching harpsichord, chamber music and continuo at the Hochschule
in Nuremberg
since 1981 and at the Fachakademie für Kirchenmusik in Bayreuth since 1993. As a performer he is also interested in works of the present day and he has recorded works by Ástor Piazzolla
(self transcribed works for Harpsichord with Mario Raskin
), Hugo Distler
and Frank Martin
. He has appeared at the Gewandhaus, Leipzig
, the Semperoper, Dresden
, the Liederhalle, Stuttgart
, the Salle Cortot, Paris
, the Konzertsaal of the Meistersinger Conservatorium and Meistersingerhalle the Martha Kirche in Nuremberg and at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires.
His last recording was Sonatas for Harpsichord of the famous Padre Martini of Bologna
.
Rosario
Rosario is the largest city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located northwest of Buenos Aires, on the western shore of the Paraná River and has 1,159,004 residents as of the ....
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, November 24, 1946 where he studied medicine and music. A Bariloche Foundation scholarship holder, he went to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
to specialize; harpsichord
Harpsichord
A harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed.In the narrow sense, "harpsichord" designates only the large wing-shaped instruments in which the strings are perpendicular to the keyboard...
, chamber music
Chamber music
Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. Most broadly, it includes any art music that is performed by a small number of performers with one performer to a part...
, and interpretation on early keyboard instruments. His activities as a soloist and chamber musician with the Camerata Bariloche
Camerata Bariloche
The Camerata Bariloche is a chamber music ensemble from Argentina, founded in 1967. The ensemble has achieved international recognition for excellence.-Origins:...
took him to several countries of South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
and also to Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. He has made recordings for the ORF and Picks Records.
He built one of his country’s first harpsichord
Harpsichord
A harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed.In the narrow sense, "harpsichord" designates only the large wing-shaped instruments in which the strings are perpendicular to the keyboard...
s based on historical models (Baffo of 1574), which has met with great acclaim from the European press. Claudio di Veroli was a great help.
A German State grant (DAAD
German Academic Exchange Service
The German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD is the largest German support organisation in the field of international academic co-operation....
) enabled him to continue his studies in Europe, first with Kenneth Gilbert
Kenneth Gilbert
Kenneth Gilbert, OC is a Canadian harpsichordist, organist, musicologist and music educator.Gilbert was trained at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal where he was a pupil of Yvonne Hubert and Gabriel Cusson . He also studied the organ privately with Conrad Letendre in Montréal...
in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, then in courses with Marinette Extermann, Johann Sonnleitner, Colin Tilney and Bob van Asperen.
With his friend and compatriot Gabriel Garrido (Elyma Ensemble in French), and for more than ten years, he organised the early music classes at Neuburg
Neuburg
Neuburg can refer to:* Neuburg an der Donau, a town in the state of Bavaria, Germany* Neuburg an der Kammel, a town in the district of Günzburg, Bavaria, Germany* Neuburg am Inn, a town in the district of Passau, Bavaria, Germany...
and der Donau.
Oscar Milani has been teaching harpsichord, chamber music and continuo at the Hochschule
Hochschule
Hochschule is a German term with two meanings.The literal meaning of the word Hochschule is “high school” which is not appropriate as a translation.- Generic term :...
in Nuremberg
Nuremberg
Nuremberg[p] is a city in the German state of Bavaria, in the administrative region of Middle Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz river and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, it is located about north of Munich and is Franconia's largest city. The population is 505,664...
since 1981 and at the Fachakademie für Kirchenmusik in Bayreuth since 1993. As a performer he is also interested in works of the present day and he has recorded works by Ástor Piazzolla
Ástor Piazzolla
Ástor Pantaleón Piazzolla was an Argentine tango composer and bandoneón player. His oeuvre revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music...
(self transcribed works for Harpsichord with Mario Raskin
Mario Raskin
Mario Raskin is an Argentine harpsichordist. He was born in Buenos Aires and lives in Paris, France.-Background:Raskin was born in Buenos Aires, and studied music at the National Conservatory of Buenos Aires. He developed an interest in the harpsichord and chose it early in his studies as his...
), Hugo Distler
Hugo Distler
Hugo Distler was a German organist, choral conductor, teacher and composer.-Life and career:...
and Frank Martin
Frank Martin (composer)
Frank Martin was a Swiss composer, who lived a large part of his life in the Netherlands.-Childhood and youth:...
. He has appeared at the Gewandhaus, Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
, the Semperoper, Dresden
Dresden
Dresden is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. The Dresden conurbation is part of the Saxon Triangle metropolitan area....
, the Liederhalle, Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, the Salle Cortot, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, the Konzertsaal of the Meistersinger Conservatorium and Meistersingerhalle the Martha Kirche in Nuremberg and at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires.
His last recording was Sonatas for Harpsichord of the famous Padre Martini of Bologna
Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, in the Po Valley of Northern Italy. The city lies between the Po River and the Apennine Mountains, more specifically, between the Reno River and the Savena River. Bologna is a lively and cosmopolitan Italian college city, with spectacular history,...
.