Short bio Emanuele Barbella
Full biography Emanuele Barbella
Emanuele Barbella was an Italian composer and violinist who was born in Naples in 1718 and passed away there in 1777 at the age of 59. He was known for his compositions, which included operas, sonatas for violin, and trio sonatas, among others. Barbella was a student of Francesco Feo, a prominent Neapolitan composer, and he went on to become a teacher himself, passing on his skills to a new generation of musicians.
Barbella's most famous work was the opera Elmira generosa, which he co-wrote with Nicolò Jommelli. This work premiered in Naples in 1753 and was a critical and popular success. Barbella composed numerous other works as well, including sonatas for the mandolin and duets for the violin.
In addition to his composing, Barbella was also an accomplished violinist and performed extensively throughout Italy. He was known for his technical skill and his ability to evoke emotion through his music. Barbella was revered by his contemporaries and his music was widely performed in the decades following his death.
Today, Barbella is remembered as one of the great Italian composers of the 18th century. His works continue to be performed and recorded, and he remains an important figure in the history of classical music.
Compositions featuring Emanuele Barbella
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concerto a quattro fugato sul stile di chiesa in D minor | 13:16 min | Concerto | 1778 |
| 2 | Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in D major | 20:34 min | Concerto | 1778 |
| 3 | Trio Sonata No. 6 in F major | 10:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Concertino a Quattro in C major | 8:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Trio Sonata No. 5 in G major | 7:22 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Trio Sonata No. 4 in E flat major | 9:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Trio Sonata No. 3 in C major | 7:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Trio Sonata No. 2 in A major | 9:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Trio Sonata No. 1 in B flat major | 10:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata intitolata Arlecchino, Arlecchinessa, Rosetta e Pulcinella, for cello & continuo | Chamber Music | - | |
| 11 | Sonata for 2 mandolins & continuo (Gimo-Samling No. 18) | 5:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Pastorale | 3:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Duo for 2 mandolins No. 5 in G major | 10:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Duo for 2 mandolins No. 4 in D major | 10:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Duo for 2 mandolins No. 3 in B flat major | 10:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Duo for 2 mandolins No. 1 in C major | 10:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Duetto, for 2 mandolins (Gimo-Samling No. 13, attributed) | 13:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Duetti (6) for 2 violins, Op. 3 | 67:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Concerto for mandolin & strings | 9:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Emanuele Barbella
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Emanuele Barbella, Stefano Marcocchi, Simone Laghi – A Due Viole(CD, Album) | 2018 | Passacaille |
| 2 |  |
Barbella, Giuliani, Hoffmann, Anna Torge, Kölner Akademie, Michael Alexander Willens – Mandolinenkonzerte(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Album) | 2013 | Ars Produktion |
| 3 |  |
Barbella, Latilla, Mancini, Rubino, Porsile, Anonyme, Musica Ficta – Musique Baroque A Naples(CD, Album, Compilation) | 1989 | Disques Pierre Verany |
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