Monday, May 16, 2022

TDCM: May 16th - Gaetano Donizetti

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)


Bio

Donizetti is, along with Rossini and Bellini, a leading figure in the bel canto Opera movement. Born just outside of Bergamo, Donizetti showed musical talent as a choirboy in his local church and eventually worked his way from one commission to another into notoriety. He eventually composed almost 70 Operas along with a small selection of other works.

Music

Symphony in D minor "for the Death of Capuzzi"



Concertino in D minor for Violin & Cello



Concertino for Flute and Orchestra in C minor


Concertino for Clarinet in B-flat


English Horn Concertino


Six String Quartets



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