Classification · Italy
1744 – 1798
Fano (Italy) - Colmenar de Oreja (Madrid)
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Born in Fano, he studied violin in Livorno and arrived in Madrid with his family around 1762. He entered the Royal Chapel in 1769 and was a violin teacher of the Prince of Asturias, the future Charles IV, a great music fan.
When Charles IV went up to the throne in 1788, Brunetti led his new chamber group, for which he composed without rest and programmed Haydn's works. He left over 400 works, especially camera music and symphonies, and was key to the music modernization of Spain of his time.
Main works
- Symphonies (about 36), including «Il maniatico»
- String
- Chintes of rope
- String quarters
- Trios and duos
