Gaetano Brunetti (1744-1798)
- Sinfonía (9) en Re Mayor, LabB 298
Performers: Camerata Antonio Soler; Gustavo Sánchez (conductor)
Further info: Gaetano Brunetti - Sinfonías
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Italian composer and violinist. Born on the Adriatic coast, he received
his first instruction in violin from Carlo Tessarini in Urbino before
becoming a disciple of Pietro Nardini in Livorno. At the age of 16 or 17
he immigrated to Madrid as a violinist in the Real Capilla and was
later appointed in 1767 as instructor of the Prince of Asturia by Carlos
III. By 1779 he had become musical director in Aranjuez, but he was
recalled to Madrid in 1788 by Carlos IV to lead a family ensemble, the
musicos de la real camera, that played exclusively for the court. His
music includes incidental music to the comedy Garcia del Castañal, two
zarzuelas, an Italian opera buffa, two Masses, a Miserere, three
Lamentations, nine concert arias, 32 songs (canciones), 37 symphonies,
four concertos, five sinfonia concertantes, 109 pieces of dance music,
18 sextets, 68 string quintets, 62 string quartets, 59 string trios, 23
divertimentos, 78 violin sonatas (and one for viola), and 328 duos.
During his lifetime, Brunetti had a reputation for writing dramatic
instrumental works that often deviated from conventional formal
structures. He also incorporated Spanish melodies and rhythms
frequently. He can be considered one of the most popular and important
composers resident in Spain during the 18th century. He was survived by a
daughter and a son Francesco Brunetti (c.1765-1834), a cellist in the
royal chamber orchestra.
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