Giovanni Bononcini

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Antonio Maria Bononcini
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Born(1670-07-18)July 18, 1670
Modena, Italy
DiedJuly 9, 1747(1747-07-09) (aged 76)
Vienna, Habsburg Empire
OccupationComposer and cellist
Years active1685 – 1747
Parent(s)
  • Giovanni Maria Bononcini (father)

Giovanni Bononcini was the older brother of Antonio Maria Bononcini. Both were composers; both were cellists. Born into a family of musicians, Giovanni received his first lessons from his father, Giovanni Maria Bononcini.

He entered the Philharmonic Academy and in 1688 was maestro di cappella at San Giovanni in Monte. He later left Bologna and moved to Rome, where he resided for four years. In 1700 he was appointed composer to the Imperial Court in Vienna and was invited to Berlin by Queen Sophie Charlotte of Hanover. After staying in Italy for several years, he left for London, where his operas were already famous. He was protected by the Duke of Marlborough and rivalled Händel. A scandal, in which he was accused of plagiarism, forced him to leave England in 1727 and, after some concert tours in Paris and Lisbon, he retired to Vienna where he died in poverty.

Giovanni Battista Bononcini was mainly interested in opera. He introduced Europe to the Neapolitan style, of which, along with Vinci and Leo, and after Scarlatti, he is the greatest representative despite his Bolognese origin. His style was influenced by his collaboration with the librettist Apostolo Zeno. His career was full of successes, but at times overshadowed by the more authentic genius of Alessandro Scarlatti. (Abbridged and translated from Spanish Wikipedia)[1]

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Giovanni Bononcini in Philippe Jaroussky's discography, filmography and performance history

Studio albums

Year Title Studio album

On video

Concert programs

Year Title Studio album

See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.

Complete list of musical pieces by Giovanni Bononcini

This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.

Year published or performed Title Lyricist Work Album, video or concert program Year first published/performed

References

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