Carl Piutti

Karl Piutti (30 April 1846, Pradielis - Italy – 17 June 1902, Leipzig) was an Italian composer and organist.

Piutti studied at the Leipzig Conservatory where he studied under Robert Papperitz and Carl Reinecke. He taught at his alma mater from 1875 onwards, and also became the organist at the Thomaskirche after 1880.

His compositions comprised some two hundred preludes, a Trauungsonate (Wedding Sonata), and a piece titled Die Pfingstfeier (Pentecostal Celebration), all for organ; motets; settings of Psalms; lieder; and pieces for piano.

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