Alessandro Marcello (1669-1747) was an Italian nobleman and dilettante who … Read Full Bio ↴Alessandro Marcello (1669-1747) was an Italian nobleman and dilettante who dabbled in various areas, including poetry, philosophy, mathematics, and, music.
Marcello was born in Venice on 24th August 1669. His brother was Benedetto Marcello, was also a composer. He composed and published several sets of concertos, including six concertos under the title of La Cetra (The Lyre), as well as cantatas, arias, canzonets, and violin sonatas. Marcello often composed under the pseudonym Eterio Stinfalico, his name as a member of the celebrated Arcadian Academy (Pontificia Accademia degli Arcadi).
Although his works are infrequently performed today, Marcello is regarded as a very competent composer. One of his concertos, in D minor for oboe, strings, and basso continuo, is perhaps his best-known work. Its worth was attested to by Johann Sebastian Bach who transcribed it for harpsichord (BWV 974).
He died in Padua on 19th June 1747.
Marcello was born in Venice on 24th August 1669. His brother was Benedetto Marcello, was also a composer. He composed and published several sets of concertos, including six concertos under the title of La Cetra (The Lyre), as well as cantatas, arias, canzonets, and violin sonatas. Marcello often composed under the pseudonym Eterio Stinfalico, his name as a member of the celebrated Arcadian Academy (Pontificia Accademia degli Arcadi).
Although his works are infrequently performed today, Marcello is regarded as a very competent composer. One of his concertos, in D minor for oboe, strings, and basso continuo, is perhaps his best-known work. Its worth was attested to by Johann Sebastian Bach who transcribed it for harpsichord (BWV 974).
He died in Padua on 19th June 1747.
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Adagio from Concerto No 3 in D minor BWV 974
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Phyllis Wolff
If I could play this piece even 40% as beautifully as this I think I would die happy! A ridiculous thing to say I know - but - I listened to several other versions and it the one that seems to me utterly perfect! thank you and well done - for the hours and hours and hours you must have committed to getting to this stage.
lyricmudra
Thank you so very much for your very kind words, Phyllis Wolff!! It is a piece that I really wanted to learn from the very first time I've heard it. Do give it a try and enjoy doing so. It will grow in your hands in due time as it did with me. :-)
Inlandings
Played so very thoughtfully and sweetly; the images you paint with your interpretation are soft and calming. Your connection to the music and the piano is exquisite, your hands, telegenic. Thank you for your music
lyricmudra
+Inlandings
Thank you so much, Glen! You are very kind with your words. :-)
pianomonica
A beautiful piece, beautifully played, and a beautiful video!
lyricmudra
Thank you so much, Monica!! :-)
MX Chan
Always happy to listen to your new uploads. Extremely calm and soothing.
lyricmudra
+PikaPianist
Thank you so much, PikaPianist!! :-)
Will Duchon
Beautifully sensitive playing, deeply felt and conveyed clearly.
lyricmudra
+Will Duchon
Thank you so much! A comment coming from an accomplished professional pianist as you are means a lot to me!