Baldassare Galuppi was an Italian composer of the late Baroque and early Classical eras, known for his significant contributions to opera and keyboard music. Born in Burano, a small island near Venice, Galuppi displayed prodigious musical talent from a young age. Galuppi’s career flourished in Venice, where he composed numerous operas that were celebrated for their lyrical melodies and innovative orchestration. His operatic works, including Il filosofo di campagna and Il mondo alla rovescia, enjoyed immense popularity in the 18th century. In addition to opera, Galuppi was a prolific composer of keyboard music, particularly harpsichord sonatas, which showcased his mastery of the keyboard. His compositions often reflected the transition from the ornate Baroque style to the more balanced and structured Classical style. Galuppi’s influence extended beyond Italy, as his works were performed throughout Europe, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Classical music. His legacy endures as a key figure in the evolution of operatic and keyboard composition during the 18th century.
Literature
- Ines Burde (2008). Die venezianische Kirchenmusik von Baldassare Galuppi. Peter Lang, Frankfurt am Main.
Overview
Works
Alma redemptoris mater
BurG II/63
Completorium
BurG Anh. 34
Confitebor
BurG II/2
Confitebor
BurG II/6
Dixit Dominus
BurG II/18
Gloria
BurG I/26
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
S, A (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cor (C/D/A), 2 vl, 2 vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-21) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-09-25) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Jesu corona virginum
BurG IV/5
Kyrie
BurG I/20
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
S, A (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 cor (G), 2 vl, vla, vlc, b, org |
| latest release |
v1.0.0 (2023-07-25) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
(none) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Magnificat
BurG II/61
| genre |
canticle |
| scoring |
S (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 cor (G), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-22) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-02-08) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Messa concertata
BurG I/1
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
2 S, 2 A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-19) |
| scores |
b coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2021-07-20) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Messa concertata
BurG Anh. 2
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
2 S, A, T, 2 B (solo), 2 S, A, T, B (coro), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-18) |
| scores |
b coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-03-03) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Messa concertata
BurG I/2
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), ob solo, 2 clno (C), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-20) |
| scores |
b clno 1, 2 coro full score ob org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-07-14) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Missa
BurG I/7
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
2 S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 clno (C), vl solo, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-20) |
| scores |
b clno 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2019-08-13) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Missa
BurG Anh. 4
| genre |
mass |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 cor (D/G), 2 vl, vla, b |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-18) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2020-05-27) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Nisi Dominus
BurG II/48
| genre |
psalm |
| scoring |
2 S, A (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 vl solo, 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2022-01-02) |
| scores |
b coro full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2017-08-08) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Passio per il Venerdi Santo
BurG IV/25
Regina cœli
BurG II/68
Requiem
BurG I/51
| genre |
requiem |
| scoring |
S, A, 2 T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), fl solo, 2 ob, 2 cor (F), 2 clno (C), 2 vl, vla, vlc, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-21) |
| scores |
b clno 1, 2 cor 1, 2 coro fl full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-09-03) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Requiem
BurG I/50
| genre |
requiem |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), [2 fl], 2 cor (E), clno (E), 2 vl, vla, vlc solo, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-21) |
| scores |
b clno cor 1, 2 coro fl 1 fl 2 full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla vlc |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-12-14) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Requiem in F
BurG I/52a
| genre |
requiem |
| scoring |
S, A (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 cor da caccia (E♭/G), 2 clno (B♭), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-21) |
| scores |
b clno 1, 2 coro cor da caccia 1, 2 full score org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-11-02) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
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Sum offensa, sum irata
BurG III/8
Tantum ergo
BurG IV/7
Te Deum
BurG IV/2
Te Deum
BurG IV/3
| genre |
hymn |
| scoring |
A, T (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 clno (D), [timp (D–A)], 2 vl, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-23) |
| scores |
b coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2018-06-02) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
|
Te Deum
BurG IV/4
| genre |
hymn |
| scoring |
S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 cor (D), 2 vl, vla, b, org |
| latest release |
v2.0.0 (2021-12-05) |
| scores |
b cor 1, 2 coro full score ob 1 ob 2 org vl 1 vl 2 vla |
| IMSLP |
scores and parts |
| previous releases |
v1.0 (2021-07-20) |
| source |
GitHub |
| license |
 |