Short bio Pietro Nardini
Full biography Pietro Nardini
Pietro Nardini was an Italian violinist and composer who lived from April 12, 1722, to May 7, 1793. He was born in Fibiana, near Lucca, and first studied under his father. Nardini later gained recognition in Florence as a violinist, and was appointed concertmaster of the grand duke's orchestra at the age of 21. He then went on to become concertmaster in Stuttgart, Ludwigslust, and Copenhagen.
Nardini was considered to be one of the greatest violinists of his time and he was known for having a beautiful tone, as well as great technical skill. He was also recognized for his ability to bring out emotion in his playing and his compositions.
Nardini's compositions include sonatas, duets, and concertos for violin. His music was strongly influenced by the style of his contemporary, Christoph Willibald Gluck, and he was known for his use of dramatic harmony, which added to the emotional expression of his music.
Aside from his success as a composer and violinist, Nardini was also a respected music teacher. Many of his students went on to become notable composers and performers in their own right.
Today, Nardini's music is still performed and admired by both classical music enthusiasts and professionals alike. His legacy continues to influence the world of classical music, proving his status as one of history's most accomplished composers and violinists.
Compositions featuring Pietro Nardini
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Quartet No. 1 in A major | 11:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 2 | Sonata for flute & harpsichord in G major | 10:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Sonata for harpsichord in E flat major | 10:51 min | Keyboard | - |
| 4 | Sonata for violin & continuo in A major | 16:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Sonata for violin & continuo in C major | 9:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Sonata for violin & continuo in C minor, Op. 5/6 | 10:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Sonata for violin & continuo in D major | 14:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Sonata for violin & continuo in D major (from 7 Sonates avec Adagios bordés) | 14:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sonata for violin & continuo in F major | 13:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Sonata for violin & continuo No. 2 in D major | 15:34 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonata for violin & continuo No. 3 in D minor | 10:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sonata for violin & continuo No. 4 in C major | 9:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata for violin in F major ("Enigmatica") | 8:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Sonata Terza in D major | 10:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Sonata for flute & continuo in F major | 9:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | String Quartet No. 2 in C major | 8:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | String Quartet No. 3 in B flat major | 13:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | String Quartet No. 4 in F major | 10:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | String Quartet No. 5 in G major | 10:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | String Quartet No. 6 in E flat major | 13:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | Trio for flute, 2 violins & continuo in G major | 8:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Trio for flute, violin & continuo in C major | 11:25 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Trio for flute, violin & continuo in C major | 8:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Trio for flute, violin & continuo in C major | 10:28 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Trio for flute, violin & continuo in G major | 9:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Viola Concerto in G minor | 10:11 min | Concerto | - |
| 27 | Violin Concerto in G major | 15:47 min | Concerto | - |
| 28 | Minuets (14), for 2 violins & continuo | Chamber Music | - | |
| 29 | Allegro, for violin | 4:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Andante cantabile, for violin | 3:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Capriccio for violin in C minor | 4:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Concerto for flute & orchestra in D major | Concerto | - | |
| 33 | Concerto for violin & orchestra in F major Op.1/3 | 16:02 min | Concerto | - |
| 34 | Concerto for violin & orchestra in E minor | 13:07 min | Concerto | - |
| 35 | Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in A major | 19:24 min | Concerto | - |
| 36 | Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in C Major | 15:27 min | Concerto | - |
| 37 | Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in D major | 14:33 min | Concerto | - |
| 38 | Concerto for violin, strings & continuo in G major | 16:22 min | Concerto | - |
| 39 | Duet No. 6 in B flat major, for violin & cello | 6:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 40 | Larghetto for violin and piano | 3:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 41 | Adagio, for violin & piano | 4:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 42 | Rondo, for violin | 2:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 43 | Sonata con variazioni for violin & continuo in A major | 19:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 44 | Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo No. 1 | 11:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 45 | Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo No. 3 | 10:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 46 | Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo No. 4 | 11:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 47 | Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo No. 5 | 14:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 48 | Sonata for 2 flutes & continuo No. 6 | 12:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 49 | Sonata for 2 flutes & conttinuo No. 2 | 10:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 50 | Sonata for 2 violins & continuo in A major | 9:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 51 | Sonata for 2 violins No. 1 in D major | 6:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 52 | Sonata for 2 violins No. 2 in E flat major | 5:44 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 53 | Sonata for flute & continuo in D major | 8:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
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