Short bio Gaetano Besozzi
Full biography Gaetano Besozzi
Gaetano Besozzi was an Italian composer and oboist born on April 1, 1725 in Parma, Italy. He was the principal oboist at the Savoy court in Turin from 1749 to 1786. He was a prolific composer of both chamber and orchestral music, and wrote numerous works for oboe, including several concertos and chamber pieces. Besozzi was known for his virtuosity on the oboe and his compositions often showcased his own abilities as a performer.
Besozzi's music shows the influence of both the Baroque and Classical periods, and his chamber music in particular demonstrates his skill in writing for individual instruments and smaller ensembles. He was a member of a musical family, and several of his brothers and other family members were also professional musicians.
Some of Besozzi's most notable works include his oboe concertos (of which there are six), as well as his chamber music for oboe and other instruments. He also wrote sonatas, trios, and quartets for a range of instruments.
Overall, Gaetano Besozzi was an important figure in the development of the oboe as a solo instrument, and his contributions to the repertoire continue to be performed and recorded today.
Compositions featuring Gaetano Besozzi
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonata for oboe & continuo No. 1 in D major | 8:41 min | Chamber Music | 1754 |
| 2 | Sonata for oboe & continuo No. 2 in G major | 8:29 min | Chamber Music | 1754 |
| 3 | Sonata for oboe & continuo No. 3 in D major | 7:10 min | Chamber Music | 1754 |
| 4 | Sonata for oboe & continuo No. 4 in G major | 8:39 min | Chamber Music | 1754 |
| 5 | Sonata for oboe & continuo No. 5 in D major | 7:33 min | Chamber Music | 1754 |
| 6 | Sonata for oboe & continuo No. 6 in C major | 7:41 min | Chamber Music | 1754 |
| 7 | Trio for flute, violin & cello No 3 in G major | 7:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Trio Sonata Terza in G major | 4:45 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Trio Sonata in A minor | 6:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Trio Sonata ex D | 6:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Trio for oboe, violin & bassoon No. 6 | 7:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Trio for oboe, violin & bassoon No. 5 | 8:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Trio for oboe, violin & bassoon No. 4 | 7:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Trio for oboe, violin & bassoon No. 3 | 6:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Trio for oboe, violin & bassoon No. 2 | 8:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Trio for oboe, violin & bassoon No. 1 | 7:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Trio for flute, violin & cello No 6 in C major | 8:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Trio for flute, violin & cello No 5 in D major | 11:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Trio for flute, violin & cello No 4 in E flat major | 9:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Sonata (Duetto) for oboe & bassoon in F major | 9:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Trio for flute, violin & cello No 2 in F major | 9:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Trio for flute, violin & cello No 1 in C major | 7:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Sonata for trombone & piano in C | 7:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Sonata for oboe & organ in C | 9:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Sonata for oboe & bassoon in C major | 10:15 min | - |
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