Pietro Gristi (1696-1738) - Missa brevis
Performers: Miriam Cаuchi (soprano); Claire Mаssа (alto); Joseph Mеrciеca (tenor); Carlos de Mirаnda (bass);
Laudate Pueri Choir; Baroque Ensemble; Joseph Vеlla (conductor)
Further info: The High Baroque
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Pietro Gristi
(1696 - Mdina, 1738)
Maltese teacher and composer. He was sent to Naples in 1713 to study
music under Gaetano Greco at the Conservatorio dei Poveri di Gesù
Cristo. He was the first of many Maltese musicians sent by the Cathedral
Chapter to Naples, breaking the previous tradition of studying in
Palermo. Returning to Malta in 1717, he was appointed maestro di
cappella at Mdina Cathedral, a position he held for the rest of his
life. His extant compositions include a Missa brevis and the psalms
Beatus Vir and Nisi Dominus. His most notable student was Benigno
Zerafa, who also served as maestro di cappella at Mdina Cathedral from
1744 to 1804.
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