Although many of Galuppi's keyboard sonatas remained unpublished, over a hundred are listed in Hedda Illy's thematic catalogue, and 130 sonatas, toccatas, and divertimenti are mentioned in recent publications.
Composer Biography
Baldassare Galuppi served at the court of Catherine the Great in St Petersburg from 1765 to 1768 as court composer and director of music for the Italian court opera.
Composer Biography
After a predictable failure of his first opera at age sixteen, Galuppi undertook serious study with Antonio Lotti, first organist at St Mark's in Venice.
Performer Biography
Matteo Napoli, the pianist on this album, won First Prize in the International Liszt Competition at Lucca, Italy, in 1986.
Composer Biography
Baldassare Galuppi, known as Il Buranello from his birthplace Burano, played a significant role in the development of opera buffa.
Composer Biography
Galuppi's first music lessons were with his father, a barber and a violinist in a neighboring theatre.
Critical Reception
The English music historian Dr. Burney visited Galuppi in Venice in 1770 and recorded Galuppi's definition of music, which should consist of 'vaghessa, chiarezza and buona madulazione' (charm, clarity, and good modulation).
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