Busoni

[ byoo-soh-nee; Italian boo-zaw-nee ]

noun
  1. Fer·ruc·cio (Ben·ve·nu·to) [fer-root-chaw ben-ve-noo-taw], /fɛrˈrut tʃɔ ˌbɛn vɛˈnu tɔ/, 1866–1924, Italian composer and pianist.

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How to use Busoni in a sentence

  • Busoni soon joined us in the salon and the conversation was turned to his activities in the new field.

    Piano Mastery | Harriette Brower
  • She was a special pupil of Busoni and has appeared in many noteworthy recitals.

  • Busoni is preparing a complete edition of Liszt's compositions, to be published by Breitkopf & Hrtel.

    Franz Liszt | James Huneker
  • His fortissimo chords have hitherto lacked the foundational power and splendour of d'Albert's, Busoni's, and Rosenthal's.

    Franz Liszt | James Huneker
  • Mr. Busoni's solo was that most capricious and austere Sonata, Beethoven's 109th work.

    Musical Criticisms | Arthur Johnstone