Short bio Joseph Abaco
Full biography Joseph Abaco
Joseph Abaco (full name Joseph (Giuseppe) Marie Clément Ferdinand dall'Abaco) was an Italian cellist and composer who lived from March 27 , 1710, to August 31, 1805. He was born in either Brussels or Italy and was musically trained by his father, Evaristo Felice dall'Abaco. Joseph Abaco wrote nearly 40 cello sonatas and is particularly well-known for his 11 Capricci for Violoncello Solo , a collection of solo cello works that are now becoming a staple in the canon of solo cello repertoire.
Although Abaco is not as famous as some other composers of his time , his works have received renewed attention in recent years. Notably, cellist Erin Ellis released an album in 2022 featuring Abaco's 11 Capricci for Violoncello Solo. Additionally, Canadian cellist Elinor Frey has dedicated multiple recordings to Abaco's music, including his cello sonatas. Despite being overshadowed by other composers of the time, Abaco's music is recognized for its exceptional quality and virtuosity.
Compositions featuring Joseph Abaco
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caprice for cello No. 1 in C minor | 4:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 2 | Caprice for cello No. 3 in E flat major | 4:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Caprice for cello No. 4 in D minor | 3:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Caprice for cello No. 5 in B major | 2:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Caprice for cello No. 6 in E minor | 3:30 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Caprice for cello No. 8 in G major | 4:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Caprice for cello No. 10 in A major | 2:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Caprices (11) for cello | 49:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata for cello & continuo in A major, ABV 30 | 19:08 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata for cello & continuo in C minor, ABV 32 | 9:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for cello & continuo in D minor, ABV 35 | 11:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sonata for cello & continuo No. 7 in C major, ABV 18 | 11:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata for cello & continuo No. 8 in G major, ABV 19 | 10:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
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