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Marcello Abbado (October 7, 1926 – June 4, 2020) was an Italian composer and pianist. He was born in Milan. His works were orchestral, two ballets, many pieces for solo piano, and a number of chamber works.

In 1989 he was awarded the Gold Medal for Meritorious Culture and Art (Medaglia d'oro ai benemeriti della cultura e dell'arte) by the Government of Italy.

Abbado died on June 4, 2020 in Stresa, Italy at the age of 93.