Sir Paolo Tosti (April 9, 1846 – December 2, 1916) was an Italian, later Br… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Paolo Tosti (April 9, 1846 – December 2, 1916) was an Italian, later British, composer and music teacher.
Tosti is remembered for his light, expressive songs, which are characterized by natural, singable melodies and sweet sentimentality. He is also known for his editions of Italian folk songs entitled "Canti popoliari Abruzzesi". His style became very popular during the Belle Époque and is often known as salon music. His most famous works are Serenata (lyrics: Cesareo), Goodbye (lyrics: George J. Whyte Mellville) which is sometimes performed in Italian as Addio (lyrics: Rizzelli), and the popular Neapolitan song, Marechiare, the lyrics of which are by the prominent Neapolitan dialect poet, Salvatore Di Giacomo.
As a composer, Tosti is exceptional. Since the beginning of the recording era, numerous recording artists specializing in classical Italian repertoire have recorded Tosti songs, yet Tosti never composed opera. Notable examples on recording include Alessandro Moreschi (the only castrato who ever recorded) singing "Ideale", Nellie Melba singing "Mattinata" and Jussi Björling singing "L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra".
Francesco Paolo Tosti received most of his music education in his native Ortona, Italy, as well as the conservatory in Naples. Tosti began his music education at the Royal College of San Pietro a Majella at the age of eleven. He studied violin with Pinto and composition with Saverio Mercadante,who became so impressed with Tosti that he appointed him student teacher, which afforded the young man a meagre salary of sixty francs a month. Poor health forced Tosti to leave his studies and return home to Ortona. He was confined to his bed for several months. During this time he composed several songs, two of which he submitted to the Florentine Art Society, and two others he submitted for publication to Ricordi. All four were rejected.
Once recovered from his illness, Tosti moved to Ancona, where his poverty was such that for weeks at a time he subsisted on nothing but oranges and stale bread. His travels brought him to Rome, where his fortunes turned. He met the pianist and composer Giovanni Sgambati, who became his patron. Sgambati arranged for Tosti to give a concert at the Sala Dante at which the Princess Margherita of Savoy (who later became Queen of Italy) was present. She was so impressed with his performance that she appointed him her singing professor. She later appointed him curator of the Musical Archives of Italy at the Court.[2]
In 1875 Tosti traveled to London, England. He made several powerful friends who introduced him to the highest levels of English society. Tosti was a staple in fashionable drawing rooms and salons, and in 1880, he was made singing master to the Royal Family. His fame as a composer of songs grew rapidly while he was in England. One of his compositions, For ever and ever was introduced by Violet Cameron at the Globe Theatre. This song became a favorite overnight, and there was an enormous demand for his compositions. By 1885 he was the most popular composer of songs in England. His publishers paid him a staggering retaining fee for twelve songs a year.
In 1894 Tosti joined the Royal Academy of Music as a professor. In 1906, he became a British citizen and was knighted two years later by his friend, King Edward VII. In 1913 he returned to Italy to spend his last years there. He died in Rome on December 2, 1916.
Tosti is remembered for his light, expressive songs, which are characterized by natural, singable melodies and sweet sentimentality. He is also known for his editions of Italian folk songs entitled "Canti popoliari Abruzzesi". His style became very popular during the Belle Époque and is often known as salon music. His most famous works are Serenata (lyrics: Cesareo), Goodbye (lyrics: George J. Whyte Mellville) which is sometimes performed in Italian as Addio (lyrics: Rizzelli), and the popular Neapolitan song, Marechiare, the lyrics of which are by the prominent Neapolitan dialect poet, Salvatore Di Giacomo.
As a composer, Tosti is exceptional. Since the beginning of the recording era, numerous recording artists specializing in classical Italian repertoire have recorded Tosti songs, yet Tosti never composed opera. Notable examples on recording include Alessandro Moreschi (the only castrato who ever recorded) singing "Ideale", Nellie Melba singing "Mattinata" and Jussi Björling singing "L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra".
Francesco Paolo Tosti received most of his music education in his native Ortona, Italy, as well as the conservatory in Naples. Tosti began his music education at the Royal College of San Pietro a Majella at the age of eleven. He studied violin with Pinto and composition with Saverio Mercadante,who became so impressed with Tosti that he appointed him student teacher, which afforded the young man a meagre salary of sixty francs a month. Poor health forced Tosti to leave his studies and return home to Ortona. He was confined to his bed for several months. During this time he composed several songs, two of which he submitted to the Florentine Art Society, and two others he submitted for publication to Ricordi. All four were rejected.
Once recovered from his illness, Tosti moved to Ancona, where his poverty was such that for weeks at a time he subsisted on nothing but oranges and stale bread. His travels brought him to Rome, where his fortunes turned. He met the pianist and composer Giovanni Sgambati, who became his patron. Sgambati arranged for Tosti to give a concert at the Sala Dante at which the Princess Margherita of Savoy (who later became Queen of Italy) was present. She was so impressed with his performance that she appointed him her singing professor. She later appointed him curator of the Musical Archives of Italy at the Court.[2]
In 1875 Tosti traveled to London, England. He made several powerful friends who introduced him to the highest levels of English society. Tosti was a staple in fashionable drawing rooms and salons, and in 1880, he was made singing master to the Royal Family. His fame as a composer of songs grew rapidly while he was in England. One of his compositions, For ever and ever was introduced by Violet Cameron at the Globe Theatre. This song became a favorite overnight, and there was an enormous demand for his compositions. By 1885 he was the most popular composer of songs in England. His publishers paid him a staggering retaining fee for twelve songs a year.
In 1894 Tosti joined the Royal Academy of Music as a professor. In 1906, he became a British citizen and was knighted two years later by his friend, King Edward VII. In 1913 he returned to Italy to spend his last years there. He died in Rome on December 2, 1916.
Addio
Francesco Paolo Tosti Lyrics
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ARIA Addio, del passato Bei sogni ridenti Le rose del volto Gi…
Blue Virus E come se gli occhiali neri che ho portato sempre Mi…
Cafe del mar - Aria Addio, del passato Bei sogni ridenti Le rose del volto Gi…
campos Sopra un letto di legno Mi son svegliato io Scivolo lungo il…
Enrico Nigiotti Chi Chi ti ascolta e pensa a te Che non mi lasci…
Finley Non potrò mai smettere Di pensare a quella sera Di tanti ann…
Francesco Guccini Nell'anno Novantanove di nostra vita io, Francesco Guccini,…
Gianna Nannini Lui ancora l? Fra cianfrusaglie la speranza si raccoglie Ma …
Il Muro Del Canto Da quanno m'hai lasciato sei rinata Hai preso la patente e…
Luchè Ehi, sì, yeah OK, dieci modelle backstage vanno d'accordo Ai…
Mexico City Blondes Take the gloves off my friend in the end it’ll all…
Mina Ti dico addio ma come è triste riperderti E più mi…
Mireille Mathieu Addio quittons l'amour avant qu'il ne nous quitte On s'aime…
Nana Mouskouri Addio Je t'aimais, je t'aime Je m'en vais quand même Vers…
NIGHT SKINNY Una notte era anche okay, poi ciao, adieu Quando arriva il…
Nous Dove succhia l'ape Lì vado anch'io Tra i petali d'un fiore…
Paul Schwartz Addio, del passato Bei sogni ridenti Le rose del volto Gia s…
Raige Da che ho memoria ho sempre amato le parole non le…
Schwartz Paul Addio, del passato Bei sogni ridenti Le rose del volto Gia s…
theØ E sto nella sad Uoh-oh-oh-oh, uoh-oh-oh-oh È stato meglio p…
xDiemondx Ti giuro non pensavo che sarebbe finita Ti giuro non pensavo…
Yangpa 그대 뒤에서 항상 바라만 보네요 나의 오해가 깊어 남은 건 이별뿐 처음부터…
{Aria} Addio, del passato Bei sogni ridenti Le rose del volto Gi…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Francesco Paolo Tosti:
'A vucchella Sì, comm′a nu sciorillo Tu tiene na vucchella Nu poco pocori…
Aprile Non senti tu nell′aria Il profumo che spande primavera? Non …
Chanson de l'adieu Partir c′est mourir un peu C'est mourir À ce qu′on aime On l…
Ideale Io ti seguii come'iride di pace Lungo le vie del cielo; Io…
L'Ultima Canzone M'han detto che domani, Nina vi fate sposa, ed io…
La serenata Vola, o serenata, la mia diletta e sola E con la…
Luna d'estate luna destate…
Malia Cosa c'era ne 'l fior che m'hai dato? forse un filtro,…
Ninna nanna Ninna nanna, mio figliuolo! Ninna nanna, occhi ridenti! Cant…
Pour un Baiser VIctor Nimekam na moto–oh Moto moto–oh (Dj Venji) Dance to …
Preghiera alla mente confusa di dubbio e di dolore soccorri, o mio…
Sogno Ho sognato che stavi a ginocchi Come un santo che prega…
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@user-ui1sm3uk2t
Mi piace l'inglese testo, anche mi piace l'italiano testo.
Belcanto! Bravissino!!!
@rositaleparotino926
Cadon stanche le foglie al suol, Bianche strisce serpon sull'onda, Lieve nebbia nell-aria fonda, Sembran freddi i rai del sol. Le rondinelle lasciano il nido, Verso altro lido, le trae desio: Estate, addio! Una voce lontan, "Odi e impara" sembra gridare, "Non diverso dall'oggi è il doman. Gioia e duolo, polve ed altare." Ogni legame mortal si spezza, Copre l'oblio fiele e dolcezza. O speme, addio! Perchè aspettar tutor, oh! dolce amor? Un sol bacio mi dà, posci ten va. Un altro ancor. Pegno d'eterno fè da te voglio, Perchè il tuo cor è fatalmente mio: Per sempre addio!
@saraschutzen7500
R.I.P.
@user-en8mu8jr6j
월 월!
@Gatillol
yeah I got it =D It's my favorite cd!! thanks ;)
@Gatillol
where can I find this song in cd? this one, with other of tosti arranged by carlo :)
@chryssanthemum
ohh .... vincenzo brought me here