Lucia Contini Anselmi (15 October 1876 – after 1913) was an Italian pianist and

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. She was born in

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and studied piano with

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and composition with

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at the Conservatory in

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. After completing her studies, she toured as a concert pianist. She received a gold medal for ''Ludentia'' at the International Competition for Composers at

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in 1913.

Works

Anselmi's works include compositions for orchestra, solo piano, violin and cello. Selected works include: *''Prelude'' *''Gavotte'' *''Minuet'' *''Sonata for Piano in C minor'' *''Sibylla Cumaea'' *''Ludentia'' *''Inno guerresco''

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