Michelangelo Grancino
Michelangelo Grancino also Michel'Angelo Grancini (* around 1605 in Milan ; † April 17, 1669 there ) was an Italian organist , conductor and composer .
Life
Nothing is known about his youth and education. From 1622 he worked at various churches in his hometown. After the death of Antonio Maria Turati , he was appointed Kapellmeister at the Milan Cathedral in 1650 , his income rose from 1500 lire imperiali to 1800.
Grancino created mainly sacred music, including a number of masses , psalms and eight books "Concerti sacri". In these works he was clearly recognizable as Monteverdi's successor . There are some polyphonic madrigals in secular works . Except for a few instrumental compositions, he uses the figured bass in his work .
Web links
- Alberto Iesué: Grancini, Michel'Angelo in the Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani (2002)
- Works in the Choral Wiki
- Sheet music and audio files by Michelangelo Grancino in the International Music Score Library Project
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Grancino, Michelangelo |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Grancini Michel'Angelo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian organist, conductor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1605 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Milan |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 17, 1669 |
| Place of death | Milan |