Marianna von Martinez , also Marianna Martinez , Ana Catalina Martinez or Nanette Martinez ( German Marianna von Martines , German Marianna Martines , German Ana Catalina Martínez , German Nannette Martinez ; May 4, 1744, Vienna , Holy Roman Empire - December 13, 1812 , Vienna , Austrian Empire ) - Austrian composer, harpsichordist and soprano.
| Marianne von Martinez | |
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 Marianne von Martinez painting by Anton von Maron [1] | |
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| Birth name | Ana Catalina Martínez |
| Date of Birth | May 4, 1744 |
| Place of Birth | Vienna , Holy Roman Empire |
| Date of death | December 13, 1812 (68 years old) |
| Place of death | Vienna , Austrian Empire |
| A country | Austria |
| Professions | composer , harpsichord player , soprano |
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Biography
Marianna Martinez's father was the ceremonial master of the Nuncio in Vienna and a friend of the Italian librettist and playwright Pietra Metastasio . [2] Metastasio encouraged the training of Marianne Martinez, especially in literature and music. In addition, Marianne received lessons from Joseph Haydn and Giuseppe Bonno . She was familiar with important personalities in politics, culture and society. By the way, she played for Empress Maria Theresa . At least once a week, she gave musical evenings in her house. Before her death, Marianne Martinez lived with her sister. Metastasio died in 1782 and left his estate to the sisters.
Compositions
- 2 oratorios
- 4 masses
- 6 winders
- 3 harpsichord sonatas
- 1 key concert
- 1 symphony
- various cantatas
Literature
- Godt, Irving, Marianna in Italy: The International Reputation of Marianna Martines, The Journal of Musicology , vol. XII / 4, 1995. (in English)
- A. Shitikova: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Head Among the Vienna Aristocracy . Litres Publishing, 2017, page 55. ISBN 9785457722606 .
Notes
- ↑ Martines, Maron and a Latin Inscription. The blog of musicologist Michael Lorenz (in English).
- ↑ History of classical music, female version.
Links
- Marianne Martinez: sheet music for international music score library project