Short bio Federigo Fiorillo
Full biography Federigo Fiorillo
Federigo Fiorillo was a composer, mandolinist, and violinist born on June 1, 1755, in Brunswick, Germany. He was the son of Ignazio Fiorillo, an Italian composer who was also active in Germany. Federigo Fiorillo wrote thirty-six caprices for violin , also known as etudes, that are still studied and performed today.
Fiorillo's compositions were stylistically reminiscent of the late Baroque era , rather than his contemporaries of the Classical era. In addition to his caprices for violin, he wrote a few other works for the violin and viola, such as violin concertos and a sinfonia concertante.
Fiorillo's father, Ignazio, was a Court-Chapel-master in Brunswick, and Federigo was likely trained in music from a young age. In addition to his work as a composer and performer, Federigo Fiorillo was also a teacher and taught mandolin and guitar in addition to the violin.
Fiorillo's music remains popular today, and his caprices for violin are still used as a teaching tool for developing technique and virtuosity on the instrument. His compositions have been recorded by numerous musicians, and his legacy continues to influence violin and mandolin playing.
Compositions featuring Federigo Fiorillo
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capriccio for violin No 32 in E flat major | 3:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 2 | Capriccio for violin solo, Op 3 | 3:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Caprice No 28 in D major | 2:42 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 4 | Concerto for violin & orchestra No 1 in F | 24:05 min | Concerto | - |
| 5 | Duet for violin & cello in C major, Op. 31/1 | 16:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Grand Duet, for harp & piano, Op. 37 | 22:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Quartets (6) for flute, violin, viola & cello | 72:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Quintet in F major | 13:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sinfonia Concertante for 2 flutes & orchestra in C major | 18:45 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Sinfonia Concertante for 2 flutes & orchestra in G, Op 20 | 18:34 min | Concerto | - |
| 11 | Sinfonia Concertante for 2 oboes & orchestra in F major | 17:57 min | Symphony | - |
| 12 | Sinfonia Concertante No. 2, for 2 violins & orchestra in D major | 17:27 min | Concerto | - |
| 13 | Sinfonia Concertante No. 3, for 2 violins & orchestra in E major | 17:22 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Federigo Fiorillo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Sarri • Colle • Fiorillo • Manna - Fabrizio Falasca, La Real Cappella Di Napoli, Ivano Caiazza – Marvels Of The 18th Century In Naples (Symphonies & Violin Concertos)(CD, Album) | 2023 | cpo |
| 2 |  |
Federigo Fiorillo, Accademia D'Archi Arrigoni, Domenico Mason – Concerti E Sinfonie Concertanti(CD, Album) | 2014 | Amadeus |
| 3 |  |
Corelli, Bellini, Cimarosa, Fiorillo, Righini, Barbirolli, Anthony Camden, Julia Girdwood, City Of London Sinfonia, Nicholas Ward – Italian Oboe Concertos(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1996 | Naxos |
| 4 |  |
Fiorillo, Viotti, Adelina Oprean, European Union Chamber Orchestra, Jörg Faerber – Two Romantic Violin Concertos | 1986 | Hyperion |
| 5 |  |
Cimarosa / Fiorillo - Anne Utagawa Et Dominique Hunziker, Orchestre De Chambre Paul Kuentz, Paul Kuentz – Symphonies Concertantes Pour 2 Flûtes Et Orchestre | 1979 | Tudor |
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