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Carlo Zuccari (Born November 10, 1703 in Casalmaggiore, died May 3, 1792 in Casalmaggiore.) was a composer and violist who originated from Italy. While in the period of the late Baroque and early classical music, Carlo Zuccari found himself to work mainly in Milan, Olomouc, and London.

Personal Life and Career

Carlo Zuccari was born in Casalmaggiore, a flourishing small town. He began studying the violin when he was young, and the priest discovered an excellent talent from him. At the age of 19, he moved to Vienna to pursuit his musical dream. People were admired by his talent. It was lucky for him to be recognized by the latter, nobles who are impressed by his skill. Meanwhile, he met the Milanese noblewoman Francesca Radaelli, an amateur singer, whom he married when he was 29. Since then, he has been traveling a lot in order to build up his fame as a virtuoso. He was once put into the position of Kapellmeister. From Milan to Paris, then London back to Milan. Basically all around Europe, and finally after he settle down back in Milan. Soon he became 43 years old and published his masterpiece Sonate a Violino, e Basso ò Cembalo, Opera Prima. He was also the director of the Accademia Filarmonica Milanese, from 1748 he was a member of the Orchestra Ducale and in 1750 he was first violinist with the famous orchestra of G.B. Sammartini. In 1760 Carlo Zuccari was in London, as a member of the Opera Italiana Orchestra. Here he published in 1762 a method for violin and in 1764 the Sonate per due Violini e Basso. In 1778 Carlo Zuccari retired from the musical life of Milan and returned to his native peaceful Casalmaggiore, with his wife and five children. But he did not give up music, he kept on teaching music until the day he died.

Works and Musical Style

Zuccari’s works were mainly of the Baroque style, despite his entry way to the early Classical Era. As an eminent violinist, Zuccherino’s focused on intricate musical ornamentations for sonatas that featured his expertise. His sonatas emphasized the history of music with their authentic sounds as opposed to the alternative, cantatas that generally are sung. A majority of his prominent pieces were released between the the late 1740’s till the mid 1760’s.

Remainder of his works by year composed/published

• Sonate a Violino, e Basso ò Cembalo, Opera Prima (1747, Milan)

• Attributed in the 19th century by JS Bach Sonata (BWV anh. 184) in A minor

• "The True Method of Playing at Adagio". (1762)
• Four Manuscripts (1764, London)

• Concerti per Concertato Violino e strumenti
• Solo per Violino e Basso
• Sonata per flauto solo e basso
• Sonate per violoncello

• 12 Trio Sonatas (1765, Milan)

References

• Works and Musical Styles

• Compositions

External Links

• Bibliography
• Biography from bach-cantatas.com