Gian Carlo Menotti
Italian-American composer and librettist
Gian Carlo Menotti was an Italian-American 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. Wikipedia
Born: July 7, 1911, Cadegliano-Viconago, Italy
Died: February 1, 2007 (age 95 years), Monaco
Librettist: Kurt Honolka
Movies: The Medium, Amahl and the Night Visitors, The Telephone, and more
Grandchildren: Cosimo Menotti and Claudio Menotti
Children: Francis Menotti
Compositions