Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni was an Italian composer and violinist active during the Baroque era from 1671 to 1751.
Albinoni is best remembered today for his instrumental music, especially his concertos, despite being famous in his day for his operas.
He composed at least fifty operas, with many produced in Venice, but most of his operatic works have been lost over time.
Biography
Early Life
Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni was born on June 8, 1671, in Venice, Italy, where he would later become a prominent figure in the Baroque music scene. He was not only a composer but also a skilled violinist, which greatly influenced his musical compositions. Albinoni's early exposure to the vibrant cultural environment of Venice played a crucial role in shaping his artistic development.
Career
Albinoni's career flourished during the Baroque era, and he became well-known for his operas, concertos, and sonatas. Throughout his lifetime, he composed at least fifty operas, with twenty-eight produced in Venice between 1723 and 1740. Despite his significant operatic output, it is his instrumental music that has secured his legacy, particularly his oboe concertos. He was the first Italian composer to feature the oboe as a solo instrument in concertos, a practice that he began around 1715. His works were highly regarded during his lifetime, often compared to those of contemporaries like Arcangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi.
Legacy
Albinoni's most famous piece, the "Adagio in G minor," is often misattributed to him, as it was largely composed by Remo Giazotto in the 20th century. Nevertheless, Albinoni's contributions to instrumental music are undeniable, with a catalog that includes 99 sonatas, 59 concertos, and 9 sinfonie. His instrumental collections were published and celebrated across Europe, dedicated to various nobility, ensuring his influence extended beyond his lifetime. Albinoni passed away on January 17, 1751, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to resonate in classical music today.
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Discography
Concerti per Oboe - Oboe Concertos1987
- 1.Concerto in Dm, I. Andante e spiccato3:35
- 2.Concerto in Dm, II. Adagio4:23
- 3.Concerto in Dm, III. Presto3:50
- 4.Concerto in D, I. Allegro4:50
- 5.Concerto in D, II. Adagio3:03
- 6.Concerto in D, III. Allegro4:18
- 7.Concerto in Gm, I. Allegro4:23
- 8.Concerto in Gm, II. Adagio2:20
- 9.Concerto in Gm, III. Allegro3:59
- 10.Concerto in A, I. Allegro4:17
- 11.Concerto in A, II. Affettuoso6:51
- 12.Concerto in A, III. Allegro3:45
- 13.Concerto in C, I. Introduzione (Larghetto)2:18
- 14.Concerto in C, II. Allegro2:37
- 15.Concerto in C, III. Siciliana3:00
- 16.Concerto in C, IV. Allegro giusto2:19
Kanon and other Baroque masterpieces1986
- 1.Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from 'Solomon'2:59
- 2.'The Harmonious Blacksmith' from Harpsichord Suite #54:54
- 3.Canon5:27
- 4.Prelude and Fugue in D major from 'Well-Tempered Clavier, Book One'3:43
- 5.Air on the G String from 'Orchestral Suite #3'5:26
- 6.Trumpet Voluntary2:05
- 7.New Irish Tune / New Scotch Tune / Round O (Rondeau) from 'Abdelazer'3:43
- 8.Gigue2:35
- 9.Sonata in A major, L.428 (K.209)2:34
- 10.Adagio for Strings and Organ6:50
Klassische Kostbarkeiten1986
- 1.Adagio10:07
- 2.Canon6:21
- 3.La Primavera: Allegro3:22
- 4.La Primavera: Largo3:08
- 5.La Primavera: Danza pastorale: Allegro4:37
- 6.Serenata notturna12:21
- 7.Menuett Es-dur4:08
- 8.Suite II D-dur10:22
Vivaldi: Le Quattro Stagioni / Albinoni: Adagio / Corelli: Weihnachtskonzert1985
- 1.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in E major, RV 269, "La primavera": I. Allegro3:27
- 2.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in E major, RV 269, "La primavera": II. Largo e pianissimo sempre3:21
- 3.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in E major, RV 269, "La primavera": III. Danza pastorale. Allegro4:29
- 4.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in G Minor, RV 315, "L'estate": I. Allegro non molto5:54
- 5.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in G minor, RV 315, "L'estate": II. Adagio - Presto2:16
- 6.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in G minor, RV 315, "L'estate": III. Presto2:46
- 7.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F major, RV 293, "L'autunno": I. Allegro5:31
- 8.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F major, RV 293, "L'autunno": II. Adagio2:36
- 9.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F major, RV 293, "L'autunno": III. Allegro3:32
- 10.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297, "L'inverno": I. Allegro non molto3:35
- 11.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297, "L'inverno": II. Largo2:14
- 12.The Four Seasons: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297, "L'inverno": III. Allegro3:17
- 13.Adagio for Strings and Organ in G minor10:10
- 14.Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6, no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": I. Vivace – Grave – Allegro4:38
- 15.Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6, no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": II. Adagio – Allegro – Adagio3:47
- 16.Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6, no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": III. Vivace1:27
- 17.Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6, no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": IV. Allegro1:54
- 18.Concerto Grosso in G minor, op. 6, no. 8 "Christmas Concerto": V. Pastorale (Largo)5:04
Concertos for Trumpet1985
- 1.Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob.VIIe-1 for Trumpet and Orchestra: I – Allegro6:21
- 2.Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob.VIIe-1 for Trumpet and Orchestra: II – Andante4:03
- 3.Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob.VIIe-1 for Trumpet and Orchestra: III – Allegro4:32
- 4.Concerto in D Major for 2 Trumpets and Orchestra: I – Allegro2:49
- 5.Concerto in D Major for 2 Trumpets and Orchestra: II – Lento2:04
- 6.Concerto in D Major for 2 Trumpets and Orchestra: III – Allegro2:09
- 7.Concerto in C Major for Trumpet and Orchestra: I – Adagio4:56
- 8.Concerto in C Major for Trumpet and Orchestra: II – Vivace3:38
- 9.Concerto a cinque in C major, op. 9, no. 9: I – Allegro4:09
- 10.Concerto a cinque in C major, op. 9, no. 9: II – Adagio3:00
- 11.Concerto a cinque in C major, op. 9, no. 9: III – Allegro3:39
Pachelbel: Kanon / Albioni: Adagio / Bach: Air / Boccherini: Minuet1985
- 1.Kanon4:34
- 2.Dance of the Blessed Spirits6:38
- 3.Minuet3:44
- 4.Toy Symphony: I. Allegro3:18
- 5.Toy Symphony: II. Minuet4:15
- 6.Toy Symphony: III. Finale1:37
- 7.Adagio6:38
- 8.Air on the G String3:50
- 9.Water Music - Suite No. 3 In G Major10:30
- 10.Organ Concerto No.13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightningale': I. Larghetto2:23
- 11.Organ Concerto No.13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightningale': II. Allegro3:31
- 12.Organ Concerto No.13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightningale': III. Minuet1:27
- 13.Organ Concerto No.13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightningale': IV. Larghetto2:39
- 14.Organ Concerto No.13 'The Cuckoo and the Nightningale': V. Allegro3:22
Il nascimento dell'aurora1985
- 1.Overture3:05
- 2.1. Coro : Dafne, Zeffiro, Flora, Apollo & Peneo1:49
- 3.2. Recitativo : Peneo0:55
- 4.Ritornello & Aria : Peneo2:58
- 5.3. Coro : Dafne, Zeffiro, Flora, Apollo & Peneo1:42
- 6.4. Recitativo : Dafne1:42
- 7.Aria : Dafne3:02
- 8.5. Recitativo : Dafne, Apollo1:59
- 9.Ritornello & Aria : Apollo2:01
- 10.6. Recitativo : Zeffiro, Flora0:43
- 11.Aria : Flora1:53
- 12.7. Recitativo : Zeffiro0:40
- 13.Aria : Zeffiro3:14
- 14.8. Recitativo : Peneo0:42
- 15.Aria : Peneo4:01
- 16.9. Recitativo : Dafne1:31
- 17.Aria : Dafne7:36
- 18.10. Recitativo : Apollo, Peneo, Dafne0:31
- 19.Aria : Flora2:56
- 20.11. Recitativo : Flora, Apollo, Dafne0:52
- 21.Aria con Arciliuto : Apollo4:18
- 22.12. Recitativo : Dafne, Zeffiro, Peneo1:49
- 23.Aria : Zeffiro4:04
- 24.13. Recitativo : Dafne, Zeffiro, Flora, Apollo, Peneo2:41
- 25.Ritornello & Aria : Dafne2:24
- 26.14. Recitativo : Dafne, Zeffiro, Flora, Apollo, Peneo1:26
- 27.Aria : Flora3:10
- 28.15. Recitativo : Apollo, Flora, Dafne0:55
- 29.Aria : Apollo2:37
- 30.16. Recitativo : Dafne, Zeffiro, Flora, Apollo, Peneo1:21
- 31.Aria : Zeffiro3:14
- 32.17. Recitativo : Peneo0:24
- 33.Ritornello & Aria : Peneo1:54
- 34.18. Recitativo : Dafne0:27
- 35.Ritornello & Aria : Dafne2:38
- 36.19. Recitativo : Flora0:35
- 37.Aria : Flora2:14
- 38.20. Recitativo : Apollo0:13
- 39.Aria : Apollo3:26
- 40.21. Recitativo : Apollo, Zeffiro1:05
- 41.Aria : Zeffiro1:40
- 42.22. Recitativo : Peneo1:01
- 43.Aria : Peneo3:47
- 44.23. Recitativo : Dafne2:38
- 45.Aria : Dafne8:27
- 46.24. Recitativo : Zeffiro, Flora, Apollo, Peneo0:49
- 47.Ritornello & Aria : Flora1:27
- 48.25. Recitativo : Zeffiro, Apollo0:53
- 49.Aria : Apollo6:31
- 50.26. Recitativo : Apollo0:32
- 51.Coro : Dafne, Zeffiro, Fora, Apollo, Peneo2:03
Albinoni: Adagio / Pachelbel: Canon1984
- 1.Adagio g-moll für Streicher und Orgel11:52
- 2.Concerto für Flöte, Streicher und Cembalo g-moll op. 10 Nr. 2 "La Notte": I. Largo – Fantasmi. Presto3:25
- 3.Concerto für Flöte, Streicher und Cembalo g-moll op. 10 Nr. 2 "La Notte": II. Largo – Presto2:15
- 4.Concerto für Flöte, Streicher und Cembalo g-moll op. 10 Nr. 2 "La Notte": III. Il sonno. Largo – Allegro3:44
- 5.Ouvertüre (Orchestersuite) Nr. 3 D-dur BWV 1068: II. Air6:06
- 6.Kanon und Gigue D-Dur für 3 Violinen und Generalbaß7:09
- 7.Orpheus und Eurydike: Reigen seliger Geister6:51
- 8.Serenata notturna D-dur KV 239: I. Marcia. Maestoso4:24
- 9.Serenata notturna D-dur KV 239: II. Menuetto and Trio4:40
- 10.Serenata notturna D-dur KV 239: III. Rondeau. Allegretto – Adagio – Allegro4:49
Pachelbel: Canon / Albinoni: Adagio / Bach / Bonporti / Molter1984
- 1.Canon D major6:17
- 2.Choral BWV 7214:59
- 3.Cantate BWV 147: Choral No.103:57
- 4.Cantate BWV 167: Choral2:27
- 5.Cantate BWV 140: Choral No.45:00
- 6.Adagio G Minor9:39
- 7.Cantate BWV 75: Choral No.74:26
- 8.Concerto a quattro No.5 op.11 F major3:19
- 9.Cantate BWV 6: Choral No.34:20
- 10.Concerto D major3:19
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik / Canon / Adagio1983
- 1.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro5:46
- 2.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romanze (Andante)5:55
- 3.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Menuett (Allegretto)2:13
- 4.Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Rondo (Allegro)4:01
- 5.Serenade (Andante Cantabile)3:32
- 6.Adagio in G minor (arr. Remo Giazotto)9:22
- 7.Canon4:47
- 8.Minuet From the String Quartet in E4:09
- 9.Minuet in G2:46
String Masterpieces1983
- 1.Adagio in G minor for Organ, Solo Violin and Strings9:31
- 2.Overture to "Berenice"3:22
- 3.Air on a G String (Air From Third orchestral Suite in D)4:58
- 4.Entry of the Queen of Sheba (Act III Sinfonia From ‘Solomon’)3:02
- 5.Canon for Three Violins and Cello4:30
- 6.Rondeau From ‘Abdelazer’1:16
- 7.Chacony in G minor in 4 Parts5:40
- 8.Allegro Assai from Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV10413:52
12 Concerti à Cinque, op. 51982
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12 Sonate op. 6, per violino e basso continuo1982
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Reynald Parrot, hautbois1982
- 1.Concerto en ré mineurpour hautbois, op 9, n° 2 : Allegro e non presto - Adagio - Allegro14:05
- 2.Concerto en sol mineur pour heutbois, BWV 1056 : Moderato - Adagio - Presto (allegro)11:14
- 3.Concerto en Si b majeur pour hautbois et violon, F XII, n° 16 : Allegro - Largo - Allegro8:47
- 4.Concerto en ré mineurpour hautbois et violon, BWV 1060 : Allegro - Adagio - Allegro16:11
4 Concerti, op. 91981
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12 Concertos, op. 101981
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Adagio / Sonata / 3 Conciertos1979
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Adagio1976
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Concerti Italiens Pour Hautbois Du XVIIIe Siècle1974
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Adagio1973
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12 concerti a cinque, op. 91968
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Albinoni: Two Oboe Concertos / Bonporti: Concerto a quattro / Geminiani: Concerto grosso1967
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L’adagio d’ Albinoni et Venise1966
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Adagio pour cordes et orgue (arr. R. Giazotto)1961
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Adagio Per Archi Ed Organo1955
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Also known as: Albimoni, Albinoni, Albioni, Albionon, T. Albinoni, Thomaso Albinoni
Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni was an Italian composer of the Baroque era. His output includes operas, concertos, sonatas for one to six instruments, sinfonias, and solo cantatas. While famous in his day as an opera composer, he is known today for his instrumental music, especially his concertos. He is best remembered today for a work called "Adagio in G minor", attributed to him but largely written by Remo Giazotto, a 20th-century musicologist and composer, who was a cataloguer of the works of Albinoni.
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