Carlo Pietro Grua (c.1700-1773) - Messa (a-moll) a 4tro a Capella con istromenti (1733)
Performers: Jugendkantorei der Diözese Spеyеr; Bach-Collegium Mannheim; Diеtmar Mеttlach (conductor)
Further info: Masses–A minor; Autograph manuscript
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Italian composer active in Germany. Son of the organist Vinzenco Paolo
Grua (1657-1732) and nephew of Carlo Luigi Pietragrua (c.1665-1726),
almost nothing is known about his early years but he probably received
music lessons from his father through whom he joined the Mannheim
orchestra. Afterwards, he took over a Kapellmeister post in Mannheim
(1734), a position he held until his death. His role in Mannheim was
mainly focused on directing the city church music. However, he wrote at
least two operas; Meride, produced for the marriage of the future
elector Carl Theodor, and La clemenza di Tito, performed on the birthday
of the elector's wife on 17 January 1748. His style reflects the
Italianate Neapolitan and Lombardic models of his youth. Surviving works
include the two operas mentioned, seven oratorios, five Masses, a
litany and several smaller sacred works. His son Paul Grua (1753-1833)
was also composer active in Mannheim and Munich.
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