Short bio Bruno Bettinelli
Full biography Bruno Bettinelli
Bruno Bettinelli, born in 1913, was an Italian composer known for his contributions to the classical music genre. He studied at the Milan Conservatory, where he later became a professor of composition, teaching many students who would become world-class composers, performers, conductors, and musicologists.
Bettinelli's music style was characterized by intricate harmonies, lyrical melodies, and a deep understanding of the musical traditions of Italy. His works spanned across a wide range of genres, including vocal, chamber, orchestral, and guitar music.
Bettinelli's dedication to plucked string instruments like the classical guitar is notable, as he wrote many compositions specifically for this instrument. His attention to detail and fascination with every aspect of writing for plucked strings resulted in some of his most celebrated works , including the complete guitar music, which was performed by Italian guitarist Giuseppe Buscemi across Europe and the US.
Bettinelli worked closely with renowned conductors and composers , such as Antonino Votto and Riccardo Muti, respectively, and his music is still performed and celebrated today. He passed away in 2004, leaving behind a rich musical legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
Compositions featuring Bruno Bettinelli
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piano Trio | 18:28 min | Chamber Music | 1991 |
| 2 | Aforismi 2a, for flute, violin & piano | 11:07 min | Chamber Music | 1989 |
| 3 | Concerto for orchestra No. 4 | 18:48 min | Orchestral | 1988 |
| 4 | Pieces (3) for piano | 9:25 min | Keyboard | 1984 |
| 5 | Divertimento e due, for 2 guitars | 8:41 min | Chamber Music | 1982 |
| 6 | Sonata for violin & piano | 20:49 min | Chamber Music | 1980 |
| 7 | Liriche (2), for voice & guitar | 5:18 min | Vocal Music | 1977 |
| 8 | Liriche (2), for voice & guitar | 5:18 min | Vocal Music | 1977 |
| 9 | Movements (2) for viola & piano | 9:43 min | Chamber Music | 1977 |
| 10 | Study for orchestra | 14:51 min | Orchestral | 1973 |
| 11 | Quattro pezzi | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1972 | |
| 12 | Preludes (5) for guitar | 7:11 min | Chamber Music | 1971 |
| 13 | Studio da concerto, for clarinet | 6:31 min | Chamber Music | 1971 |
| 14 | Improvisation for violin & piano | 11:23 min | Chamber Music | 1968 |
| 15 | Toccata Fantasia for organ | 7:49 min | Keyboard | 1958 |
| 16 | Preludio, for piano | 3:27 min | Keyboard | 1956 |
| 17 | Fantasia for piano | 14:55 min | Keyboard | 1955 |
| 18 | Sintesi, for piano | 15:58 min | Keyboard | 1947 |
| 19 | Suite agreste, for piano | 5:02 min | Keyboard | 1946 |
| 20 | Piccoli Pezzi, for piano | 17:31 min | Keyboard | 1941 |
| 21 | Variations for orchestra | Orchestral | - | |
| 22 | Sinfonia Breve | Symphony | - | |
| 23 | Musica a due, for flute & guitar | 7:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Lontananza | 2:50 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Concerto for piano No 1 | Concerto | - | |
| 26 | Bacio vivo | 2:24 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Bruno Bettinelli
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Raffaele Putzolu - Victor Valisena Guitar Duo, Piazzolla, Bettinelli, Castelnuovo-Tedesco – 20th Century Classical Guitar Duo(CD, Album) | 2021 | Stradivarius |
| 2 |  |
Albini, Benetti, Bettinelli, Braga, Del Pino, Margutti, Nastari, Ponzio - Coro Facoltà Di Musicologia, Giovanni Cestino – Mater Alma, New Music On “Ave Maris Stella”(CD, Album) | 2021 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 3 |  |
Bettinelli, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ghedini, Gilardino, Petrassi - Andrea Ferrario (2) – Amor Fati, 20th Century Italian Guitar Music(CD, Album) | 2020 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 4 |  |
Bettinelli - Chiara Cipelli – Piano Music(CD, Album) | 2019 | Brilliant Classics |
| 5 |  |
Gavilán, Ravera, Fraioli, Smith, Bettinelli, Scelsi, Mattaliano, Josè Daniel Cirigliano – Musica Per Clarinetto Solo Dal XX Al XXI Secolo(CD, Album) | 2019 | Tactus |
| 6 |  |
Bettinelli, Kirschner, Sentinelli, Verlingieri - Ensemble Del Giglio, Livio Cavallo – Quando Canto (Choral Glimpses In Italian Contemporary Music)(CD, Album) | 2019 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 7 |  |
Bruno Bettinelli, Trio Bettinelli, Duo Perugini-Pianezzola, Manuela Custer, Paola Dusio, Davide Ficco, Diego Milanese – Chamber Music(CD, Album) | 2018 | Naxos |
| 8 |  |
Berio, Bettinelli, Bucchi, Dionisi, Gabucci, Miluccio, Rota, Ruggiero, Savina, Testi - Sergio Bosi – 20th-Century Italian Clarinet Solos(CD, Album) | 2013 | Naxos |
| 9 |  |
Morricone, Bettinelli, Chailly, Manzoni, Solbiati, Di Bari, Mannino, Oppo, Bo, Piacentini, Fellegara, Ravinale, Semini, Molino, Cardi – Campi Sonori - Musica Contemporanea(4×CD, ) | 2012 | Edizioni Curci |
| 10 |  |
Missa Brevis, Mottetti, Dittico Ambrosiano(CD, Album) | 2001 | Sarx Records (2) |
| 11 |  |
Sinfonia Breve(CD, Album) | 1993 | Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. |
| 12 |  |
Marco Fornaciari, Tartini, Schubert, Lipinski, Kreisler, Bettinelli, Bartók – Composizioni Per Violino Solo(Cassette, ) | 1987 | Fonè |
| 13 |  |
Paul Hindemith / Bruno Bettinelli – Concerto For Organ & Chamber Orchestra Op. 46 No. 2 / Salmo IV For Soprano And Orchestra | 1958 | Angelicum |
| 14 |  |
Sergio Marzorati, Sandro Fuga, Bruno Bettinelli – Sonata Per Pianoforte -1957- / 2° Concerto Per Pianoforte E Orchestra -1969-(LP) | - | Rusty Records |
| 15 |  |
Crescenzo Langella Esegue Cage, Apostel, Denisov, Bettinelli, Jolivet, Langella - Lida Ferro – Vicinanze Lontane(CD, Album) | - | Limen Classic & Contemporary |
| 16 |  |
Beethoven, Schubert, Bettinelli, Trio Boccherini – Beethoven - Schubert - Bettinelli(CD, Album) | - | Iktius |
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