Arcangelo Corelli
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(1653 – 1713)
Corelli was born at Fusignano, in the present-day province of Ravenna. Little is known about his early life. His master on the violin was Bassani, and Matteo Simonelli, the well-known singer of the pope’s chapel, taught him composition.
His first major success was gained in Paris at the age of nineteen, and to this he owed his European reputation. From Paris, Corelli went to Germany. In 1681 he was in the service of the electoral prince of Bavaria; between 1680 and 1685 he spent a considerable time in the house of his friend and fellow violinist-composer Cristiano Farinelli (believed to be the uncle of the celebrated castrato Farinelli).
In 1685 Corelli was in Rome, where he led the festival performances of music for Queen Christina of Sweden and he was also a favorite of Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni (who in 1689 became Pope Alexander VIII). From 1689 to 1690 he was in Modena; the Duke of Modena was generous to him. In 1708 he returned to Rome, living in the palace of Cardinal Ottoboni. His visit to Naples, at the invitation of the king, took place in the same year.
The style of execution introduced by Corelli and preserved by his pupils, such as Francesco Geminiani, Pietro Locatelli, and many others, was of vital importance for the development of violin playing.
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TheFrenchJerk
I actually love being a hipster.
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Moodiesfan41
Happy birthday Corelli. Listening to you now. :)
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katysurrealims
<3
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HoweverFarAway_
Happy 300th deathday :P
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Moodiesfan41
@bakhtnassar I was saying it as a compliment. A loyal fans digs deep into a style. Not just sticking with Bach and Handel though they are great as well.
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Jack_Deadman
One of the best baroque composers. This is my article: http://www.artremote.com/good-day-with-arcangelo-corelli
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Arthur_Lima
Follia is just too perfect to actually exist.
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ArtJok
I've been listening to baroque music for 4-5 years, but have just discovered him...
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nospr
As a metalhead, I ask myself: "Why haven't I been listening to this guy for years?" I can't believe I just started listening to this composer.
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IndustrialClef
One of the most interesting and lovely baroque composers.
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bakhtnassar
@moodiesfan41 oh no I'm a baroque fan
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alamajor
la folia (L)
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reignO_o
<3
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kintopp
I can really recommend the Harmonia Mundi import, Sonate a violino e violone o cimbalo, Op. 5 (ASIN: B00004TVGP) with Chiara Banchini. Wonderful, wonderful!
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Moodiesfan41
You know you are a true Baroque fan when you have researched for Corelli. Love Concerti Grossi Op. 6
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FallingUpwards7
Великолепен.
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__Lis__
которые можно заскробблить? >>> можно заскроблить все, надо только теги прописать
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mmmojo
Grave, Vivace... Non mais à quoi ça rime? De quoi on parle? "J'adoooooore l'Allegro de Corelli": lequel gros malin?
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Mengele_Cat_
Любимый композитор эпохи барокко! :3 Могу слушать его беспрестанно... (2) Кто нибудь подскажет где можно скачать его произведения которые можно заскробблить?
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daaaaaaaaaaa
Любимый композитор эпохи барокко! :3 Могу слушать его беспрестанно...
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