Francesco Antonio Bonporti, an Italian composer from Trento, was initially virtually unknown until a 1911 discovery linked his works to Johann Sebastian Bach.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bonporti, a nobleman, cultivated music as an amateur and defined himself as a 'gentleman from Trento' and 'music amateur' on his printed works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bonporti's noble background allowed him to compose with an original language and formal conception, free from the compromises professional musicians often faced.
Historical Context
Bonporti's works were dedicated to important figures like Emperor Charles VI, possibly to gain support for a canonry he never received, due to Habsburg favoritism towards German-speaking clergy.
Composition History
Four compositions previously attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach were discovered in 1911 to be transcriptions by Bach of works by Francesco Antonio Bonporti, an Italian contemporary.
Performer Biography
Alberto Martini, the first violin and leader of Accademia I Filarmonici, is undertaking the world premiere recording of Francesco Antonio Bonporti's complete works.
Compositional Technique
Bonporti's published opus numbers often contained ten compositions instead of the customary six or twelve, reflecting his nonconformist approach.
