Composer (Venice, Italy)
Ernesto Rubin de Cervin studied composition in Florence with Roberto Lupi and Luigi Dallapiccola, and in Rome with Goffredo Detrassi and Virgilio Mortari.
From 1965-67 taught solfeggio at the Liceo Musicale Udine. Until 1985 analysis – composition and didactic composition at the Conservatorio Benedetto Marcello Venice. Has predominately written chamber music (string quartetts and for various chamber ensembles) as well as two major pieces – “Sine Nomine” for 31 instruments (1987) and “Divinità” for 64 chorists (1966). His work includes of what he calls Doni (gifts) – compositions for musician friends, also Omaggi (homages) to J.S. Bach and Alban Berg.
His music has been performed in various countries such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, UK, USA, Spain, Luxemburg and Italy. He published two novellas: “Passeggiata al Castello” (A walk to the castle) Palermo 1989. “Il Ragazzo in Tunica” (The boy in a tunic) Venice 1995. He has also written poetry and several essays on music.
