Short bio Antonio Sacchini
Full biography Antonio Sacchini
Antonio Sacchini (1730-1786) was an Italian composer known for his work in the genre of opera. Born in Florence, Italy, he began his musical career with comic operas before making his debut as a composer at the prestigious Teatro San Carlo in Naples. He is best known for his work in France, where he produced a number of successful operas, including Oedipe à Colone, which was based on the ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Sacchini's compositions were characterized by a refined elegance and a sensitivity to text, and he was highly regarded by his contemporaries for his ability to set words to music in a way that enhanced their emotional impact. Despite his success, Sacchini died in poverty at the age of 56. He is remembered today as one of the most accomplished composers of his time.
Compositions featuring Antonio Sacchini
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oedipe a Colonne, opera | 102:18 min | Opera | 1786 |
| 2 | Dardanus, opera | Opera | 1784 | |
| 3 | Renaud, opera | 107:54 min | Opera | 1783 |
| 4 | String quartet in B flat major, Op.2/1 | 3:21 min | Chamber Music | 1778 |
| 5 | String Quartets (6), Op 2 | Chamber Music | 1778 | |
| 6 | String quartet in G major, Op.2/5 | 4:39 min | Chamber Music | 1778 |
| 7 | String quartet in E flat major, Op.2/4 | 5:01 min | Chamber Music | 1778 |
| 8 | String quartet in D major, Op.2/2 | 3:27 min | Chamber Music | 1778 |
| 9 | String quartet in C major, Op.2/3 | 3:15 min | Chamber Music | 1778 |
| 10 | String quartet in A major, Op.2/6 | 6:40 min | Chamber Music | 1778 |
| 11 | La contadina in corte, intermezzo | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1776 | |
| 12 | Montezuma, opera | Opera | 1775 | |
| 13 | Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo, in A major, Op.1/6 | 12:24 min | Chamber Music | 1775 |
| 14 | Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo, in B flat major, Op.1/2 | 7:10 min | Chamber Music | 1775 |
| 15 | Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo, in C major, Op.1/4 | 10:19 min | Chamber Music | 1775 |
| 16 | Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo, in E flat major, Op.1/5 | 15:34 min | Chamber Music | 1775 |
| 17 | Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo, in F major, Op.1/3 | 11:03 min | Chamber Music | 1775 |
| 18 | Trio sonata for 2 violins & continuo, in G major, Op.1/1 | 13:41 min | Chamber Music | 1775 |
| 19 | Nuptiae Ruth, oratorio | Choral | 1772 | |
| 20 | Calliroe, opera | Opera | 1770 | |
| 21 | Maccabeorum mater, oratorio | Choral | 1770 | |
| 22 | L'Eroe Cinese, opera | Opera | 1770 | |
| 23 | L'abbandono delle ricchezze di S. Filippo Neri (Saint Philip Neri's Renunciation of All Worldly Wealth), oratorio | 116:07 min | Choral | 1766 |
| 24 | Sinfonia in D major, for orchestra | 4:57 min | Orchestral | - |
| 25 | Lamentazione Seconda del Giovedi Santo, for voice, salterio & continuo | 12:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 26 | Torbida a noi | 9:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Antonio Sacchini
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Antonio Sacchini, Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset – Renaud(2×CD, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered) | 2013 | Ediciones Singulares |
| 2 |  |
Antonio Sacchini • Trio Stauffer – Six Trios, Op. 1(CD, Album) | 1998 | Agorá |
| 3 |  |
Antonio Salieri, Antonio Sacchini, Johannes Simon Mayr, Gioacchino Rossini - I Cameristi di Roma – I Cameristi di Roma(CD, Stereo) | 1994 | Pilz |
| 4 |  |
Sacchini, Lucchesi, Quartetto Academica, János Sebestyén – Musica Rara(2×LP) | 1983 | UNICEF Il Canale |
| 5 |  |
Antonio Maria Casparo Gioacchino Sacchini, Academica Quartet – String Quartets | 1982 | Schwann Musica Mundi |
| 6 |  |
Oedipe A Colone(3×LP, Album, Stereo) | 1977 | MRF Records |
| 7 |  |
Boccherini / Sacchini / Vivaldi, Orchestra San Pietro, Renato Ruotolo – La Casa Del Diavolo / Edipo A Colono / La Tempesta Di Mare / La Notte(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1963 | Decca |
| 8 |  |
Coro Polifonico Goriziano, Claudio Monteverdi / Luca Marenzio / A. Sacchini / G. Paisiello / L. Boccherini – Quattro Madrigali / Madrigale E Villanelle / Tre Ouvertures(LP) | 1955 | Angelicum |
| 9 |  |
P. van Maldere / Mozart / A. Sacchini – Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Westvlaams Vocaal Ensemble o.l.v. Patrick Peire – De Jonge Mozart En Zijn Tijd(LP, Stereo) | - | Eufoda |
| 10 |  |
Pergolesi, Händel, Grétry, Scarlatti, Rameau, Bononcini, Sacchini, Méhul, New Philharmonia Orchestra - Raymond Leppard – Ouvertüren / Overtures(LP, Reissue) | - | Philips |
| 11 |  |
Leonardo Leo, Giambattista Lulli, Anton Maria Sacchina, Orchestra Alessandro Scarlatti, Franco Caracciolo – Concerto In Re Maggiore / Edipo A Colono / Ballet Suite(LP) | - | Columbia |
| 12 |  |
Antonio Sacchini, André-Modeste Gretry – Ballet - Suite Chaconne / Danses Villageoises(10", EP) | - | Telefunken |
| 13 |  |
Pergolesi, Händel, Grétry, Scarlatti, Rameau, Bononcini, Sacchini, Méhul, New Philharmonia Orchestra - Raymond Leppard – Ouvertüren / Overtures(Cassette, Album, Compilation) | - | Philips |
Videos featuring Antonio Sacchini
Sacchini String Quartets - Classical Music For Reading Brainpower Studying
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