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Henghel Gualdi

Henghel Gualdi was born in San Martino in Rio July 4, 1924, and died in Bologna June 16, 2005. He was a composer and clarinet player well-known abroad, and is considered one of the greatest performers of this instrument.
San Martino in Rio
Henghel Gualdi

His musical passion began very early; in fact, he already played at 10 in Correggio-based "Luigi Asioli" band, so as to receive a very good report card in solfège and instrument. He studied at Reggio Emilia-based "Achille Peri" Conservatory under the guide of Master Augusto Battaglia and received a diploma in clarinet. During World War II, under the influence of the American big bands, he approached jazz music and improvisation, adopting Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey's great orchestras as his models.

Henghel Gualdi Archive is located in a prestigious hall of the Library on the noble floor of San Martino in Rio Estense Fortress.

Opening times:
Tuesday and Thursday 6.00 - 7.00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday 11.00 a.m. - 12.00.
Corso Umberto I, 22
42018 San Martino in Rio

Phone: 0039.0522.636719
e-mail: biblioteca@comune.sanmartinoinrio.re.it