A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Golinelli, Stefano

by Alexis Chitty

GOLINELLI, Stefano, born Oct. 26, 1818, at Bologna, was taught pianoforte playing and counterpoint by Benedetto Donelli, and composition by Vaccaj. He was professor at the Liceo of Bologna from 1840 to 1870, having been appointed by Rossini while director. To this composer Golinelli dedicated his 24 Preludes for pianoforte, op. 23. He became acquainted with Hiller while on a visit to Bologna in 1842, and dedicated to him his 12 Studies, op. 15. He subsequently made a tour throughout Italy, and acquired a reputation as a composer. He also played in France, Germany, and England, appearing in London in 1851 at the Musical Union, playing with Sivori and Piatti. He retired from public life altogether in 1870, and has since resided at Bologna or in the country. His compositions, to the number of 200, published by Ricordi, T. Boosey & Co. and Breitkopf & Härtel, are written exclusively for the piano. They include 5 Sonatas, 3 Toccate (op. 38, 48, and 186); 24 Preludes dedicated to Mlle. Louise Farrenc (op. 69); 24 Preludes, 'Ai Giovani Pianisti' (op. 177), adopted by the Liceo; Album, dedicated to Mercadante; Tarantella, op. 33; Barcarola, op. 35; 'Adele et Virginia,' 2 melodies, op. 34; 'Le Viole Mammole,' op. 39; Allegretto giojoso, Milan 1878; operatic fantasias, etc.

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