Short bio Giovanni Sgambati
Full biography Giovanni Sgambati
Giovanni Sgambati was an Italian pianist and composer who lived from 1841 until 1914. He is known for promoting a revival of instrumental and symphonic music in Italy during the late 19th century , as well as for his own compositions.
Sgambati began his musical studies as a child and went on to study with Liszt in Germany. He later returned to Italy, where he became involved in the development of the music scene in Rome. He founded the Società del Quartetto, an organization dedicated to the performance of chamber music, and he also served as the conductor of the Rome Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sgambati's compositions include symphonies, piano quintets, and other works for chamber ensembles. He was influenced by composers such as Brahms and Wagner, and his music is characterized by a rich and expressive harmonic language.
In addition to his own compositions, Sgambati was also known for his advocacy of the music of other composers. He was particularly interested in promoting the works of Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti, and he transcribed many of their keyboard works for performance on the piano.
Sgambati's contributions to the development of music in Italy were significant, and he was highly regarded by his contemporaries. His legacy continues to be remembered today through performances and recordings of his music.
Albums featuring Giovanni Sgambati
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Roma, Francesco La Vecchia – Symphony No. 2 • Sinfonia Epitalamio(CDr, Album) | 2022 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, Ola Rudner – Symphonies 1 & 2(CD, ) | 2018 | cpo |
| 3 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Quartetto Noferini, Roberto Plano – Piano Quintets And String Quartets(2×CD, ) | 2015 | Brilliant Classics |
| 4 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Martina Filjak, Orchestra Sinfonica Di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, Francesco Attardi – Sinfonia N. 2 - Concerto Per Pianoforte E Orchestra Op. 15(CD, Album) | 2015 | Amadeus |
| 5 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati - Respighi, Martini, Corelli, Gluck - Roberto Giordano, Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali, Marco Guidarini – Concerto Per Pianoforte E Orchestra In Sol Minore Op. 15(CD, Album) | 2012 | La Bottega Discantica |
| 6 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati – Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma, Francesco La Vecchia – Symphony No. 1 • Cola Di Rienzo - Overture(CD, ) | 2012 | Naxos |
| 7 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati - Pietro Spada – Piano Works Vol. 2(CD, ) | 2005 | Arts (3) |
| 8 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati - Pietro Spada – Piano Works Vol. 3(CD, ) | 2005 | Arts (3) |
| 9 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati - Pietro Spada – Piano Works Vol. 1(CD, ) | 2005 | Arts (3) |
| 10 |  |
Alessio Bax, Bach, Busoni, Siloti, Hess, Sgambati, Liszt, Rachmaninov – Baroque Reflections | 2004 | Warner Classics |
| 11 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati - Francesco Caramiello – The Complete Piano Works Vol. III(CD, Album) | 2001 | Agorá |
| 12 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati - Pietro Spada – Piano Works Vol. 4(CD, ) | 2001 | Arts (3) |
| 13 |  |
The Complete Piano Works Vol. II | 2000 | Agorá |
| 14 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Francesco Caramiello, Ex Novo Quartet – Sgambati: Piano Quintet No. 2 in B flat, Op. 5 / String Quartet in C sharp minor, Op. 17 | 1999 | ASV Digital |
| 15 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Francesco Caramiello, Ex Novo Quartet – Piano Quintet No. 1(CD, Stereo) | 1998 | ASV Digital |
| 16 |  |
Rheinberger & Sgambati, Adrian Ruiz (2) & Jorge Bolet, Nürnberg Symphony Orchestra • Zsolt Deàky & Ainslee Cox – Piano Concertos(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1994 | Genesis |
| 17 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Cees Mobach, Koor van Het Wagenings Lyceum, Het Begeleidingsorkest – Messa da Requiem(CD, ) | 1993 | EUROSOUND DIGITAL |
| 18 |  |
Frédéric Meinders, Strauss, Gluck, Sgambati, Prokofieff, Rachmaninoff, Kreisler, Ravel – Transcripties(CD, Album) | 1993 | Stichting Kamermuziek Amsterdam |
| 19 |  |
Messa da Requiem op. 38 für Bariton(CD, ) | 1991 | Carus-Verlag |
| 20 |  |
Feuermann, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven, Chopin, Sgambati, Gluck – The English Columbias Volume I | 1990 | Pearl |
| 21 |  |
Jorge Bolet, Giovanni Sgambati, Nürnberger Symphoniker, Ainslee Cox – Jorge Bolet Plays Concerto Pour Piano Et Orchestre Composé Par G. Sgambati Op. 15 | 1972 | Genesis |
| 22 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Orchestre National De Montpellier, Friedemann Layer, Alexandre Paley – Symphonie Nº 1 En Ré Majeur - Concerto En Sol Mineur Pour Piano Et Orchestre(CD, ) | - | Actes Sud |
| 23 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Daniela Morelli – The Complete Piano Works Vol. 6(CD, ) | - | Fonoteca |
| 24 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Quartetto Santa Cecilia, Daniela Morelli – The Complete Works Vol. 4 - Chamber Music 1(CD, ) | - | Fonoteca |
| 25 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Daniela Morelli – The Complete Piano Works Vol. 2(CD, ) | - | Fonoteca |
| 26 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Daniela Morelli – The Complete Piano Works Vol. 1(CD, ) | - | Fonoteca |
| 27 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Daniela Morelli – The Complete Piano Works Vol. 7(CD, ) | - | Fonoteca |
| 28 |  |
Giovanni Sgambati, Quartetto Santa Cecilia, Daniela Morelli – The Complete Works Vol. 5 - Chamber Music 2(CD, ) | - | Fonoteca |
| 29 |  |
Leonid Kogan, Paganini, Vivaldi, Nardini, Locatelli, Sgambati – 2 Sonatas For Violin And Guitar; Cantabile In D Major (2 Versions); Variations On "Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento"; Variations After "Mose In Egito" / Sonata Op.2 N°2 / Adagio / Sonata Op.6 N°7 / S | - | Arlecchino (2) |
Videos featuring Giovanni Sgambati
Jorge Bolet plays Giovanni Sgambati Piano Concert (Op.15)
Jorge Bolet often played new music, and lesser known composers. Such as the case with this piano concerto from Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914). I believe this is his only recording of a piece by Sgambati. Sgambati was a pianist, composer and conductor
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