Short bio Gaetano Brunetti
Birthday:
1744
Died:
1798
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Classical
Full biography Gaetano Brunetti
Gaetano Brunetti was a prominent composer of the classical era who lived during the 18th century. He was born in Rome in 1744 and his musical career began at a young age, when he was trained to play the violin and harpsichord. Later on, he became a student of well-known composers such as Niccolò Jommelli and Giovanni Battista Casali.
Brunetti's music was influenced by the galant style, which was characterized by light melodies, easily digestible harmonies, and simple structures. He was a prolific composer who wrote a variety of works, including symphonies, string quartets, and chamber music. In addition, he also produced operas, cantatas, and vocal pieces.
One of his most popular works is the Symphony in D Major, which gained popularity during the classical era and was widely performed throughout Europe. The composition features lively rhythms, stately melodies, and well-placed dynamics, making it a truly memorable piece.
Brunetti also had the opportunity to perform in various countries and courts, including Vienna, Munich, and Paris. He was appointed as the Kapellmeister for the court of Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg in Germany, where he stayed until his death in 1798.
Despite his significant contributions to the classical music scene, Brunetti's works are relatively unknown today. However, his legacy continues to influence the music of his time and beyond.
Compositions featuring Gaetano Brunetti
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non so più dov'io sia, scena for soprano & orchestra, L. 339 | 10:24 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 2 | Involarmi il mio tesoro, aria for soprano & orchestra, L. 338 | 3:47 min | Vocal Music | 1792 |
| 3 | Sinfonía Concertante No. 3 in B flat major, L. 329 | 30:23 min | Symphony | 1787 |
| 4 | È ver pur troppo, scena for soprano & orchestra, L. 337 | 9:30 min | Vocal Music | 1786 |
| 5 | Sinfonía No. 21 in E flat major, L. 310 | 22:44 min | Symphony | 1784 |
| 6 | Sinfonía No. 29 in C major, L. 318 | 24:56 min | Symphony | 1783 |
| 7 | Sinfonía No. 9 in D major, L. 298 | 16:47 min | Symphony | 1783 |
| 8 | L'ossa insepolte, scena for soprano & orchestra, L. 336 | 9:52 min | Vocal Music | 1776 |
| 9 | Se pietà, da capo aria for soprano & orchestra, L. 333 | 8:18 min | Vocal Music | 1767 |
| 10 | Che fa il mio bene, aria for soprano & orchestra, L. 335 | 3:40 min | Vocal Music | 1767 |
| 11 | Quintet No. 1 for 2 violins, viola, cello & bassoon, Op. 2/1 | 11:50 min | Chamber Music | 17?? |
| 12 | Quintet No. 2 for 2 violins, viola, cello & bassoon, Op. 2/2 | 15:03 min | Chamber Music | 17?? |
| 13 | Quintet No. 3 for 2 violins, viola, cello & bassoon, Op. 2/3 | 11:52 min | Chamber Music | 17?? |
| 14 | Quintet No. 4 for 2 violins, viola, cello & bassoon, Op. 2/4 | 12:41 min | Chamber Music | 17?? |
| 15 | Quintet No. 5 for 2 violins, viola, cello & bassoon, Op. 2/5 | 15:13 min | Chamber Music | 17?? |
| 16 | Quintet No. 6 for 2 violins, viola, cello & bassoon, Op. 2/6 | 12:42 min | Chamber Music | 17?? |
| 17 | String Quartet in E flat major, Op. 2/3 | 14:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Sextet for oboe, 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 4 in B flat major, L. 276 | 17:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Symphony No. 36 in A major | 26:21 min | Symphony | - |
| 20 | Symphony No. 26 in B flat major | 22:03 min | Symphony | - |
| 21 | String Quartet in A major | 16:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Symphony No. 22 in G minor | 19:48 min | Symphony | - |
| 23 | String Quartet in B flat major | 17:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | String Quartet in B flat major, L. 185 | 18:39 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | String Quartet in B flat major, Op. 8/7 (L. 196) | 18:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | String Quartet in D major, Op. 8/10 (L. 199) | 18:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | String Quartet in G major, Op. 3/6 (L. 161) | 10:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | String Quartet in G minor, Op. 2/1 | 17:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Sinfonía No. 25 in D major, L. 314 | 22:58 min | Symphony | - |
| 30 | Sinfonía No. 8 in F major, L. 297 | 19:55 min | Symphony | - |
| 31 | Sextet for oboe, 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 6 in F major, L. 278 | 27:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Sextet for oboe, 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 5 in C major, L. 277 | 24:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Sextet for oboe, 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 3 in E flat major, L. 275 | 22:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Sextet for oboe, 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 2 in F major, L. 274 | 20:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Sextet for oboe, 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 1 in B flat major, L. 273 | 18:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 36 | Quintet for 2 violins, 2 cellos & viola obligato in D major, Op.1/5 | 21:36 min | - | |
| 37 | Divertimento for string trio No. 5 in E flat major (Serie 4), L. 149 | 10:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 38 | Divertimento for string trio No. 4 in C major (Serie 4), L. 148 | 9:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 39 | Divertimento for string trio No. 3 in C minor (Serie 4), L. 147 | 12:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 40 | Divertimento for string trio No. 2 in B flat major (Serie 4), L. 146 | 12:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 41 | Divertimento for string trio No. 1 in A major (Serie 4), L. 145 | 12:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Gaetano Brunetti
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Camerata Antonio Soler – Sinfonías Vol. 5(CD, Album) | 2022 | Templante |
| 2 |  |
Cayetano Brunetti, Robert Silla & Maniatico Ensemble – Complete Oboe Sextets(2×CD, Album) | 2021 | IBS Classical |
| 3 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Camerata Antonio Soler – Sinfonías Vol. 4(CD, ) | 2020 | Templante |
| 4 |  |
Concerto Köln - Vivaldi • Durante • Mozart • Kraus • Gossec • Brunetti • Bach Sons – Musica Napoletana • La Prise De La Bastille • Sinfonias Españolas(10×CD, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Box Set, ) | 2019 | Capriccio (2) |
| 5 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Camerata Antonio Soler – Sinfonías Vol. 3(CD, ) | 2019 | Templante |
| 6 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Trifolium (2) – Gaetano Brunetti - String Quartets(CD, ) | 2019 | Lindoro |
| 7 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Camerata Antonio Soler – Sinfonías II(CD, ) | 2016 | Lindoro |
| 8 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Luigi Boccherini – Arias & Escenas(CD, ) | 2015 | Lindoro |
| 9 |  |
Sinfonías(CD, ) | 2014 | Lindoro |
| 10 |  |
Orquesta Barroca De Sevilla, Gaetano Brunetti, Raquel Andueza, Christophe Coin – Retrato De Il Maniatico. Arias y Sinfonías De Gaetano Brunetti (1744-1798)(CD, ) | 2013 | OBS Prometeo |
| 11 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Carmen Veneris – String Quartets(CD, Album) | 2012 | Lindoro |
| 12 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Quartetto Sandro Materassi, Paolo Carlini – Sei Quintetti Per Due Violini, Viola, Fagotto E Violoncello, Op.2(CD, Album) | 2002 | Tactus |
| 13 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti - Schuppanzigh-Quartett – String Quartets(CD, Album) | 2001 | cpo |
| 14 |  |
Gaetano Brunetti, Concerto Köln – 3 Sinfonien(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1994 | Capriccio (2) |
| 15 |  |
Joseph Martin Kraus, Gaetano Brunetti, Angelicum Orchestra Of Milan Under The Direction Of Newell Jenkins – Symphonies For Kings | 1967 | Nonesuch |
| 16 |  |
Giordani, Valentini, Brunetti - The Italian Chamber Orchestra Conducted By Newell Jenkins – Italian Classical Symphonists(LP, Mono) | 1953 | Haydn Society |
| 17 |  |
Viotti, Brunetti - The Italian Chamber Orchestra Conducted By Newell Jenkins – Italian Classical Symphonists(LP, Mono) | 1953 | Haydn Society |
| 18 |  |
Luigi Boccherini, Gaetano Brunetti, Orchestre de chambre italien – 3 symphonie(LP) | - | Erato |
| 19 |  |
Giovanni Paisiello, Gaetano Brunetti – Italian Classical Symphonists - Volume II(LP, Mono) | - | Haydn Society |
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