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Mercadante Saverio
Andersen, Joachim
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Mercadante, Saverio
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Concerto for flute and string orchestra No 4 in G minor
Concerto for flute and string orchestra No 4 in G minor
S. Mercadante: flute concerto No 4 in G Major was written in 1816 during his composition studies with Zingarelli at The Conservatory of Naples. The concerto's manuscript exists only in sketch form, lacking some essential details, thus it has been edited suiting style of well-preserved concertos No 1 and No 2.
I Solisti Aquilani, Vittorio Parisi (conductor), 2000, Dynamic
1. Allegro maestoso
I Solisti Aquilani, Vittorio Parisi (conductor), 2000, Dynamic
2. Largo espressivo
I Solisti Aquilani, Vittorio Parisi (conductor), 2000, Dynamic
3. Polacca brillante
Mercadante Saverio
Saverio Mercadante (1795-1970) was an Italian composer who is mostly known for his operas and melodic bel canto style. He is considered a major figure in the development of Italian opera and was fairly appreciated and even admired by Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini and Verdi.
Most of his flute works were composed during his study years (1814-1820): 6 flute concertos, 15 flute quartets and a flute trio. Mercadante's career took off after Rossini praised his work while visiting the conservatory in 1817 leading to Mercadante's first opera commission.