Short bio Bartolomeo Campagnoli
Full biography Bartolomeo Campagnoli
Bartolomeo Campagnoli was an Italian composer and violinist who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born on September 10, 1751, in Cento, Italy, Campagnoli began playing the violin at an early age and became a virtuoso performer by his early twenties. He toured extensively throughout Europe, giving concerts in Italy, France, Germany, and England.
In addition to his impressive violin playing, Campagnoli was a prolific composer, known primarily for his works for the violin. These include numerous solo violin pieces, concertos, and chamber music. His music is characterized by its technical difficulty and lyricism, often featuring rapid runs and intricate ornamentation.
Campagnoli's most famous work is his 41 Caprices for Solo Violin, which are still widely studied by violinists today. These caprices are exercises in technique and musicality, designed to challenge even the most advanced players. They are often compared to the 24 Caprices for Solo Violin by Niccolo Paganini, which were composed several decades later.
Despite his significant contributions to the violin repertoire, Campagnoli's music fell into obscurity after his death in 1827. However, in recent years, his works have been rediscovered and are now gaining recognition for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. Today, Bartolomeo Campagnoli is remembered as one of the most important Italian composers of the classical period.
Compositions featuring Bartolomeo Campagnoli
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concerto for flute, violin & orchestra in G major ("Sinfonia Concertante") | 19:09 min | Concerto | 179? |
| 2 | Flute Quartet No. 4 in E minor | 13:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | String Quartet No. 6 in C major | 17:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Flute Quartet No. 5 in F major | 9:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Flute Quartet No. 6 in B flat major | 8:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Fugue for solo violin, Op. 10/1 | 7:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Fugue for solo violin, Op. 10/2 | 6:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Fugue for solo violin, Op. 10/3 | 5:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Fugue for solo violin, Op. 10/4 | 6:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Fugue for solo violin, Op. 10/5 | 7:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Romance for viola in A | 3:53 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 12 | String Quartet No. 1 in D major | 8:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | String Quartet No. 2 in B flat major | 8:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | String Quartet No. 3 in G major | 10:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | String Quartet No. 4 in E flat major | 10:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | String Quartet No. 5 in F major | 11:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Caprices (41), for viola, Op. 22 | 113:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Flute Quartet No. 3 in G major | 13:33 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Flute Quartet No. 2 in C major | 13:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Flute Quartet No. 1 in D major | 9:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Flute Concerto in G major Op. 3/3 | 21:00 min | Concerto | - |
| 22 | Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 3/2 | 18:28 min | Concerto | - |
| 23 | Duo for flute & violin in C major, Op. 2/6 | 12:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Duo for flute & violin in A major, Op. 2/1 | 12:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/7 | 11:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/6 | 12:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/5 | 12:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/4 | 16:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/3 | 15:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/2 | 17:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Divertisement for solo violin, Op. 18/1 | 14:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Divertimento for solo violin, Op. 18/7 | 6:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Concerto for violin & orchestra in B flat major, Op. 15 | 27:57 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Bartolomeo Campagnoli
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Campagnoli, Stefano Parrino, Francesco Parrino – 6 Duos For Flute And Violin, Op. 2(CD, Album) | 2019 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Campagnoli, Gabriele Formenti, Il Demetrio, Maurizio Schiavo – 6 Flute Quartets(CD, Album) | 2018 | Brilliant Classics |
| 3 |  |
Campagnoli, Ensemble Symposium – Six String Quartets(CD, Album) | 2014 | Brilliant Classics |
| 4 |  |
Lubomír Malý & Lubomír Brabec - Paganini, Grazioli, Campagnolli, Vivaldi, Marcello, Carulli – Viola & Guitar(CD, Reissue) | 2001 | Multisonic |
| 5 |  |
Bartolomeo Campagnoli, Mario Ancillotti, Cristiano Rossi (2), I Virtuosi Italiani – Concerto/Duets(CD, Stereo) | 1999 | Dynamic (4) |
| 6 |  |
Bartolomeo Campagnoli, Academy European Solist – Sei Quartetti Per Flauto, Violino, Viola E Violoncello(CD, Album) | 1999 | Mondo Musica |
| 7 |  |
Bartolomeo Campagnoli, Mario Folena, Francesco Manara, Giancarlo Andretta, Orchestra Di Padova E Del Veneto – Violin Cto Op.15 / Flute Cto Op.3 No.2(CD, Album) | 1998 | Dynamic (4) |
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