Francesco Geminiani 1687-1762: Pt1 Life And Works

Description:
Although Francesco Geminiani is a relatively well-known composer whose name is frequently cited in studies of baroque music, his biography and works have been relatively little researched. His music was often analysed without due reference to the biographical and historical background, and his multifarious activities as violinist, composer, theorist, and small-scale entrepreneur were never considered in their full interrelationship. The present study represents a first attempt at providing a comprehensive account of a composer who in the first half of the eighteenth century dominated the English musical scene alongside Handel. The first volume traces Geminiani's life and career from his birth in Lucca in December 1687 to his activities in three centres: London, Paris, and Dublin. After analysing the critical reception to Geminiani, both contemporary and modern, Dr Careri examines his compositions by genre, illustrating his remarks with some 39 music examples, some presented in facsimile. The second volume is a complete thematic catalogue with music incipits, containing details of primary sources, reworkings and transcriptions, and modern editions.

Table of Contents:
Lucca, Rome, Naples 1687-1714; the first London period 1714-1732; London, Paris, Dublin 1732-1762; critical reception - contemporary and modern; the concertos; the sonatas; 'The Enchanted Forest'; reworkings and transcriptions; the treatises; the vocal music. Appendix: the reviews of 'La Forest Enchantee'.