Nicolò Fiorenza
Nicolò Fiorenza (Nicola) (* after 1700 in Naples ; † April 13, 1764 ibid) was an Italian violinist and composer of the Neapolitan school .
Life
Nicolò Fiorenza received his education at the Conservatorio S. Maria di Loreto , probably also from Francesco Barbella . In 1726 Fiorenza became a cellist in the Neapolitan court orchestra, representing Francesco Alborea , who had traveled to Vienna , later he got a permanent position as a violinist and from 1758 the position of concertmaster in the royal court orchestra, succeeding Domenico de Matteis .
In 1743 Nicolò Fiorenza came into question with four other equally qualified candidates for the leadership of the jointly led string class at the Conservatorio S. Maria di Loreto. It was decided that the decision would be made by lot, and by chance Fiorenzo became a violin teacher at the institute directed by Francesco Durante . From around 1760 there were complaints against Fiorenza that he was beating and threatening his students, so that some students gave up their studies. For this reason, the management of the conservatory felt compelled to dismiss Fiorenza from service in 1762.
Cultural background
The musical activities of Naples were among the most important in European music of the 18th century. With its theaters, its academies and, above all, the four conservatories, the city was a breeding ground for musicians and artists who developed their own remarkable musical style during this period.
Works
Fiorenza's around 30 handwritten compositions date from the period between 1726 and 1736. However, it can be assumed that further works were created during his teaching activities at the Conservatorio. The works currently available include violin sonatas, trio sonatas, string symphonies with three and four violins, and solo concerts for various instruments. Stylistically, his works range from the strict pattern of Corellian church sonatas to the gallant works of Francesco Durante .
Web links
source
- Johann van Veen: CD Review Nicola Fiorenza, Concerti & Sonate, Label Fuga-Libera
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fiorenza, Nicolò |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Fiorenza, Nicola |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian violinist and composer of the early classical period |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1700 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Naples |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 13, 1764 |
| Place of death | Naples |