Ernesto de Curtis

This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (February 2010) Ernesto De Curtis (October 4, 1875 - December 31, 1937) was an Italian composer. Born in Naples, the son of Giuseppe De Curtis and Elisabetta Minnon, he was a great-grandson of composer Saverio Mercadante and the brother of poet Giambattista De Curtis, with whom he wrote the song "Torna a Surriento". He studied piano and received a diploma from the Conservatory of San Pietro a Maiella in Naples. He died at Naples in 1937. Works edit: Between 1900 and 1930 he wrote over a hundred songs; besides "Torna a Surriento", his most famous include: "Tu ca nun chiagne", "Voce 'e notte", "Non ti scordar di me", "Mandulinata", "Duorme Carmé'", "Ti voglio tanto bene", "Canta pe' me" (1909), Authority control VIAF: 59269184, Persondata Name De Curtis, Ernesto Alternative names Short description Date of birth October 4, 1875 Place of birth Date of death December 31, 1937 Place of death

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