Giuseppe Martucci, born in Capua (Naples) in 1856, was a composer, pianist, and conductor who studied at the Naples Conservatory.
Composition History
Martucci's Trio in C Major, Op. 59, written in 1882, won an award at the competition of Milan's Società del Quartetto in 1883, boosting his reputation at age twenty-seven.
Composer Biography
As a conductor, Martucci was responsible for introducing some of the works by German Romantic masters like Brahms and Wagner to Italy.
Composer Biography
Martucci's career as a concert performer earned him recognition from notable figures like Anton Rubinstein and Franz Liszt.
Critical Reception
The renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini held Martucci in high regard as a composer, frequently including his symphonies and piano concertos in his programs.
Performer Biography
The Trio Mezzena-Bonucci, formed in 1992, is comprised of Bruno Mezzena (piano), Franco Mezzena (violin), and Arturo Bonucci (cello), all of whom have extensive solo and chamber music experience.
Notable Performances
Martucci conducted the Italian premieres of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde in Bologna in 1888 and Brahms's Second Symphony in Naples in 1882.
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