Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1847 | Born in Frascati, Italy |
| circa 1859 | Began studying cornet with his father |
| 1861 | Made his public debut performing an aria from Il Trovatore |
| 1864 | Enlisted in the Papal Army and performed with the First Cacciatori Band of Rome |
| 1866 | Performed as chief bugler and cornet soloist in Giuseppe Garibaldi's army |
| 1866-1871 | Toured throughout Italy as a performer, conductor, and educator |
| 1871 | Enlisted in the French Foreign Legion |
| 1872 | Invited to be a special soloist for the Peace Jubilee of 1872, organized by Patrick Gilmore |
| 1873 | Became director and soloist for the Canadian Artillery Band |
| 1875 | Became director of the Michigan National Guard Band and the Detriot Police Bugle Band |
| 1876 | Became a United States citizen Performed with his bands at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 1881 | Married Elsie Liberati |
| circa 1883 | Daughter Speranza Liberati born (died before 1940) |
| 1885 | Son Allesandro Liberati born |
| 1889 | Formed the World Renowned Liberati Band, later known as the Grand Military Band |
| 1890s | Made multiple recordings for Thomas Edison |
| 1907 | Formed the Liberati Grand Opera Company |
| 1919 | Became bandmaster of the Dodge Brothers Concert Band |
| 1923 | Moved to New York City |
| 1927 Nov 6 | Died in New York City |