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Gian Carlo Menotti
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Gian Carlo Menotti

Musician · born July 7, 1911 · died 2007

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Gian Carlo Menotti was an Italian composer, librettist, director, and playwright who is primarily known for his output of 25 operas. Although he often referred to himself as an American composer, he kept his Italian citizenship and never officially became an American citizen.

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  1. ~35Named Guggenheim Fellowship1946
  2. ~40Named Peabody Awards1951
  3. ~73Named Kennedy Center Honors1984

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