Short bio Giuseppe Valentini
Full biography Giuseppe Valentini
Giuseppe Valentini (1681-1753) was an Italian composer and violinist who was active in Rome during the Baroque era. He was highly respected in his time and was known for his virtuosic violin performances, as well as his compositions. Valentini's music was known for its innovative ideas and use of unusual harmonies and rhythms.
Valentini composed a variety of works, including operas, oratorios, cantatas, and instrumental pieces such as sonatas and concerti. He also wrote a series of twelve solo sonatas that were published during his lifetime. In addition to his compositions, Valentini also worked as a music teacher and was a member of several musical organizations in Rome.
Valentini's music has been experiencing a resurgence in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to recordings and performances by contemporary musicians. His work has been praised for its depth of expression and emotional intensity, as well as its technical virtuosity. Today, he is considered one of the most important Italian composers of the Baroque era.
Compositions featuring Giuseppe Valentini
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonata per il SS.Natale, for mandola & lute | 6:16 min | Chamber Music | 1716 |
| 2 | Sonata for violin & continuo. Op. 8/10 (Alletamenti per camera No. 10) | Chamber Music | 1714 | |
| 3 | Concerto No. 11 for 4 violins in A minor, Op. 7/11 | 18:58 min | Concerto | 1710 |
| 4 | Idea prima, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/1 | 19:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Sonata for solo violin ("La Montanari") | 14:38 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata for recorder, 2 violins & continuo No. 2 in B-flat major | 14:08 min | - | |
| 7 | Sonata for cello & piano No. 10 in E major | 12:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Sonata for cello & piano | 13:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata da Camera, for recorder & basso continuo No. 3 | 6:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sinfonia per il santissimo Natale (Christmas Symphony), Op. 1/12 | 9:38 min | Symphony | - |
| 11 | Idea terza, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/3 | 12:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Idea settima, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/7: Allegro | 11:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Idea sesta, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/6 | 13:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Idea seconda, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/2 | 14:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Idea quinta, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/5 | 13:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Idea quarta, for violin & violone (or harpsichord), Op. 4/4 | 14:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Bizzarria per camera in B minor, Op. 2/7 | 3:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Concerto Grosso No. 10 in A minor, Op. 7 | 10:06 min | Concerto | - |
| 19 | Concerto Grosso No. 7 in G major, Op. 7 | 7:49 min | Concerto | - |
| 20 | Concerto Grosso No. 3 in D minor, Op. 7 | 9:57 min | Concerto | - |
| 21 | Concerto Grosso No. 2 in D minor, Op. 7 | 11:39 min | Concerto | - |
| 22 | Concerto Grosso No. 1 in A major, Op. 7 | 16:01 min | Concerto | - |
| 23 | Concerto grosso in D major | 4:48 min | Concerto | - |
| 24 | Bizzarria per camera in F major, Op. 2/5 | 9:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Bizzarria per camera in F major, Op. 2/3 | 7:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Bizzarria per camera in E minor, Op. 2/4 | 9:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Bizzarria per camera in E major, Op. 2/6 | 5:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | Bizzarria per camera in E major, Op. 2/2 | 4:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Bizzarria per camera in D major, Op. 2/1 | 9:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
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