Luigi Zaninelli (born 30 March 1932, in New Jersey) is an Italian-American composer of vocal and instrumental music.
[4] In 1973 he was appointed to the music faculty as the composer-in-residence at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, a position he held until his retirement in 2009.
"[12] - Jerry Deagle, The Calgary Herald "Zaninelli's music is introspective, ethereal and very personal.
"[13] - Leonard Leacock, The Albertan "His music is hauntingly beautiful and powerful, creating sounds of mystical magic that touch the listener deeply.
"[14] - Bonny Bomboy, The Hattiesburg American Operas Vocal and choral works Chamber music Orchestra Wind Ensemble