Interview Fanny Schwartz, conducted by Manuel Bóveda and Guillermo Giucci in Montevideo. May 7, 2025.
The Giucci Family
Esther Giucci
Esther Giucci was a Uruguayan pianist and teacher.
Photograph of Esther Giucci. Undated. Location: personal archive of Julio César Huertas.
She was born in Montevideo on December 7, 1906. She was the seventh child of the marriage between Camilo Giucci and Luisa Gallo. As a child, she studied music theory with Manuel García de la Llera and harmony with Tomás Mugica. Later, she studied music history and choral conducting with Kurt Pahlen.
She performed as a solo pianist and accompanist. She was a member of the Anfión chamber orchestra, which was conducted by Beatriz Tusset Collazo. She taught at the Franz Liszt Conservatory of Music. In 1973, after her sister Luisa passed away, she took over the position of director at the Conservatory of Music, which she held until 1995, when she transferred the rights of the Conservatory to pianist and teacher Julio César Huertas.
Esther passed away on February 26, 1999.
Documents
Photograph of Esther Giucci
Photograph of Esther Giucci. Undated. Location: personal archive of Julio César Huertas.
Article in “El Bien Público,”, Dated October 28, 1956
Article in "El Bien Público,", Dated October 28, 1956, No. 23,898, about the audition at the Franz Liszt Conservatory of Music of Esther Giucci's students. Dated October 28, 1956. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy:8080/jspui/
Article in “Mundo Uruguayo,”, Dated October 27, 1955
Article in "Mundo Uruguayo,", Dated October 27, 1955. No. 1,905, about the presentation of the orchestra Anfión at the Teatro Solís. Esther participated. Dated October 27, 1955. Location: anaforas.fic.edu.uy/jspui/.
Article in “El Bien Público”,Dated May 31, 1950
Article in "El Bien Público",Dated May 31, 1950, No. 22,212, about an event dedicated to Franz Liszt at Sala Verdi. The musical performances were led by Luisa and Esther Giucci. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy:8080/jspui/
Article in “El Bien Público”, Dated September 28, 1947
Article in "El Bien Público", Dated September 28, 1947, No. 21,391, about a recital dedicated to Mendelssohn's works at the Franz Liszt Conservatory of Music, accompanied by Esther Giucci.. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy:8080/jspui/
Article in “El Bien Público”,Dated September 25, 1947
Article in "El Bien Público",Dated September 25, 1947, No. 21,388, about Luisa and Esther Giucci's presentation at Sala Verdi.. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy:8080/jspui/
Article in “El Bien Público”, Dated September 12, 1946
Article in "El Bien Público", Dated September 12, 1946, No. 21,069, about a concert dedicated to Bach to be held at the Franz Liszt Conservatory of Music, in which Esther Giucci performed. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy:8080/jspui/
Article in “El Bien Público”, Dated July 27, 1944
Article in "El Bien Público", Dated July 27, 1944, No. 20,408, announcing a recital dedicated to Mendelssohn's works at the Franz Liszt Conservatory of Music, in which Esther Giucci performed.. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy
Article in “El Bien Público”, Dated July 25, 1934
Article in "El Bien Público", Dated July 25, 1934, No. 16,975, about the audition at the Franz Liszt Conservatory of Music of Esther Giucci's student. Location: bibliotecadigital.bibna.gub.uy:8080/jspui/
The Giucci Family
Nahyr Pantano
Nahyr Pantano Hernández was a Brazilian pianist who developed most of her artistic career in Uruguay.
Mario Giucci
Mario Franz Giucci was a Uruguayan cellist and diplomat.
Esther Giucci
Esther Giucci was a Uruguayan pianist and teacher.