Don Carlo Gesualdo
Nationality: Italian
Born: 1560-1613
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Born: 1560-1613
Best Known For:
The use of chromaticism in his madrigals, a technique which was not used again for hundreds of years
Notable Compositions:
Tenebrae Responsoria; "Moro, lasso, al mio duolo"; "Beltà, poi che t'assenti"
Assignments:
Was a nobleman with the titles Prince of Venosa and Count of Conza
Curious Facts:
He murdered his first wife and her lover, posthumously turning him into a quasi-mythical figure, and leaving him with horrible guilt that influenced his future work
REPERTOIRE: O Vos Omnes
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Echoes of the Renaissance | May 2, 1992 |
REPERTOIRE: Luci serene e chiare
| Concert Details | Date |
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| Magnificent Madrigals | Apr 21, 2002 |
