Matilde Margherita Mary Capuis was born on January 1, 1913, in Naples, and died on January 31, 2017.

She was an Italian organist, pianist, music educator and composer.

Capuis studied in Venice with Gabriele Bianchi and at the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Florence.

Following her studies, Matilde took a position at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi of Turin where she became chair of theory and then composition.

For a long time, Matilde performed in a duo with cellist Hugh Attilio Scabia.

Matilde Capuis passed away at 104 years old.