Short bio Vicente Martin y Soler
Full biography Vicente Martin y Soler
Vicente Martin y Soler was a renowned Spanish composer of the classical period. He was born on May 2, 1754, in Valencia, Spain, and died on June 10, 1806, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Martin y Soler received his musical education in Valencia and soon built a reputation as an accomplished composer.
He began his career in Spain, composing operas for the Royal Theatre in Madrid, such as "Los Hypócritas", "Il tutore burlato", and "L'arbore di Diana". These operas earned him considerable success, and Martin y Soler became known for his ability to blend Italian and Spanish styles in his music.
In the 1780s, Martin y Soler moved to Vienna, where he worked with the famous librettist Lorenzo da Ponte. Together, they created several successful operas, including "Una cosa rara", "Il burbero di buon cuore", and "L'isola del piacere". These works brought Martin y Soler additional recognition, and he became a prominent figure in the Viennese musical scene.
Despite his success, Martin y Soler faced personal and financial difficulties in Vienna. In 1792, he left the city and began working in Russia, where he composed several operas for the Imperial Opera. However, he struggled to adapt to the Russian language and musical traditions, and his works in Russia did not receive as much recognition as his earlier compositions.
Martin y Soler's music was known for its bright melodies, elegant phrasing, and harmonic complexity. His works were a blend of Italian lyricism and Spanish flair, with influences from Mozart's style. His legacy lives on today, and his works continue to be performed in opera houses and concert halls around the world.
Compositions featuring Vicente Martin y Soler
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Capricciosa Corretta, o La Scola dei Maritati, opera buffa | 133:15 min | Opera | 1795 |
| 2 | Il Sogno, stage cantata for 2 sopranos, tenor & orcehstra | 44:12 min | Opera | 1787 |
| 3 | L'arbore di Diana, opera | 142:25 min | Opera | 1787 |
| 4 | Una cosa rara, ossia Bellezza ed onestà, opera | 112:27 min | Opera | 1786 |
| 5 | Il burbero di buon cuore, opera | 135:52 min | Opera | 1786 |
| 6 | La Dora Festeggiante, stage cantata for 2 sopranos, tenor & orchestra | 31:19 min | Opera | 1783 |
| 7 | La Madrileña, o Tutor burlado, zarzuela | 84:58 min | Opera | 1776 |
| 8 | La Fede, for voice & guitar | 0:59 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | Linnocenzza, for voice & guitar | 2:36 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | La Volubile, for voice & guitar | 1:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | La Speranza, for voice & guitar | 1:56 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | La semplice, for voice & guitar | 1:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 13 | La Risoluta, for voice & guitar | 1:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | La Preghiera, for voice & guitar | 1:58 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 15 | La Pastorella, for voice & guitar | 1:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | La Natura, for voice & guitar | 2:13 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 17 | La Mercede, for voice & guitar | 1:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | La festa del villaggio | Orchestral | - | |
| 19 | Amore e gelosia, for voice & guitar | 2:05 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 20 | La Costanza, for voice & guitar | 2:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 21 | L'isola del piacere | Orchestral | - | |
| 22 | Ifigenia in Aulide, opera in 3 acts | 98:01 min | Opera | - |
| 23 | Divertimento No. 4 in B flat major | 9:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Divertimento No. 3 in B flat major | 10:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Divertimento No. 2 in B flat major | 9:15 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Arietas (6), for voice, strings & continuo | 10:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Vicente Martin y Soler
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
L'Arbore Di Diana(DVD, DVD-Video) | 2010 | Dynamic (4) |
| 2 |  |
Vicente Martín Y Soler, Fernando Carulli, Mauro Giuliani (2), Fernando Sor, Kaspar Joseph Mertz, Marta Almajano, José Miguel Moreno – Las Mujeres Y Cuerdas. Canciones y Piezas Para Guitarra(CD, Album, Reissue, Stereo) | 2009 | Glossa |
| 3 |  |
Il Burbero di Buon Cuore(2×DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC) | 2009 | Dynamic S.R.L. |
| 4 |  |
Martín Y Soler - Moonwinds, Joan Enric Lluna – Una Cosa Rara (Harmoniemusik)(CD, Album) | 2008 | Harmonia Mundi |
| 5 |  |
Vicente Martín Y Soler, Cuarteto Canales – Una Cosa Rara(CD, ) | 2008 | IVM (2) |
| 6 |  |
Martín Y Soler - Real Compañía Ópera de Cámara, Juan Bautista Otero – Ifigenia(2×CD, Album) | 2006 | K617 |
| 7 |  |
Vicent Martín i Soler, Josep Vicent, The World Orchestra of Jeunesses Musical, W. A. Mozart – Opera Overtures(CD, ) | 2006 | Columna Musica |
| 8 |  |
Vicente Martín Y Soler - Les Talens Lyriques, Christophe Rousset – La Capricciosa Corretta(Box Set, , 2×CD, Album) | 2004 | Naïve |
| 9 |  |
Vicente Martín Y Soler - Cinzia Forte, Luigi Petroni, Rachele Stanisci, Luca Dordolo, Lorenzo Regazzo, Bruno de Simone, Pietro Vultaggio, Yolanda Auyanet, Orchestra E Coro Del Teatro La Fenice, Giancarlo Andretta – Una Cosa Rara(3×CD, Album, Remastered) | 2000 | Mondo Musica |
| 10 |  |
Vicente Martín Y Soler, Fernando Carulli, Mauro Giuliani (2), Fernando Sor, Kaspar Joseph Mertz, Marta Almajano, José Miguel Moreno – Las Mujeres Y Cuerdas. Canciones y Piezas Para Guitarra(CD, Reissue, Stereo) | 2000 | Glossa |
| 11 |  |
Vicente Martín Y Soler - Maria Angeles Peters • Ernesto Palacio • Liliana Marzano • Giancarlo Tosi • Marcello Lippi • Juan Diego Florez • Orchestra Da Camera «Dianopolis» • Miguel Harth-Bedoya – Il Tutore Burlato | 1995 | Bongiovanni |
| 12 |  |
Vicent Martin I Soler, Jordi Savall, Le Concert Des Nations – Una Cosa Rara - Ossia Belleza Ed Onestà(3×CD, Album, Stereo) | 1991 | Astrée Auvidis |
| 13 |  |
Sor / Martin Y Soler - Teresa Berganza, José Miguel Moreno – Seguidillas · Andantino For Guitar / 2 Arias = 2 Arien / 8 Songs = 8 Lieder | 1983 | Philips |
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