He was highly regarded for his virtuoso cello playing and his compositions were published and distributed throughout Europe. Zappa was of importance to the musical life of the Netherlands, and made substantial contributions to the quality, vibrancy and international outlook of The Hague's 18th-century music scene as a performer, composer, concert organiser and teacher.[2]
Little is known about Zappa's early life. Zappa was first employed by the Sicilian Count Catani, to whom he dedicated his first work, 6 Trio sonatas. He worked for the Duke of York, giving him music lessons during the Duke's stay in Italy, from November 1763 to the middle of 1764, listing himself as maestro di (musica) to the Duke on the title page of his Trio sonatas Opus 2.
In mid-1764, Zappa and compatriot Ricci embarked on a tour of Europe, visiting Dresden, Frankfurt, Mainz and Mannheim. In September 1764, the two performed concerts around the Netherlands. In this period, Zappa established himself in The Hague, where he was subsequently employed by the Court of the Prince of Orange with regularity for the next four decades, first appearing on the payroll for the court's Winter concert season in 1766.[3]
In 1771 he played a series of concerts in Germany, visiting Danzig and, on 22 September, Frankfurt am Main. It is likely that he was also active in Paris in the 1770s. According to Mendel (1879), he undertook another tour of Germany in 1781, and with "his gentle and beautiful sound" inspired wonder in all who listened.
At the end of the 1780s Zappa was still gainfully employed as a music master based in The Hague (Maître de musique à la Haye), as noted in the 1788 manuscript of his Quartetto concertante. Other documentation confirms his continued presence in the city. He received a permanent Dutch residence permit on 1 August 1791.[4]
In The Hague's Binnenhof on 2 November 1794, Zappa played in the court's last concert before the stadholder's family abdicated, fleeing to England in the face of the invading French army, which put an end to the court's music programme.
Musical outputEdit
Zappa's oeuvre includes symphonies, trios, sonatas, divertimenti and songs. His compositions often feature a prominent role for the cello.
Frank Zappa (1940–1993) found out about him and performed Francesco Zappa's Opus 1 trios and Opus 4 sonatas on a digital synthesizer called the Synclavier. The recordings were released on the album Francesco Zappa in 1984.[5] Frank Zappa described the album as "His (Francesco Zappa's) First Digital Recording in over 200 Years". While assumed by many to have been related, Frank Zappa stated in The Real Frank Zappa Book that in fact they were not.
The first recording of Francesco Zappa's symphonies was made by the New Dutch Academy directed by Simon Murphy; PENTATONE PTC 5186 365, released in 2009. The recording features American Baroque cellist Caroline Kang in the solo role in Zappa's "cello symphonies".
WorksEdit
Duets:
6 Sonatas for keyboard/harpsichord and violin, Opus 6 (Paris, n.d.)
6 Duos (violin, cello/2 violins) (Paris, n.d.)
Duo for 2 cellos, Ms., m. 5740, Sammlung Hausbibliothek
Trio sonatas, 2 violins and bass:
6 Trios (London, 1765), Opus 1 (The Hague, n.d.)
6 Trios Opus 2 (London, ca. 1767)
6 Trios Opus 3 (Paris, n.d.)
6 Trios Opus 4 (London, n.d.)
6 Sonates à deux Violons & Basse, (The Hague, n.d.), Sammlung Thulemeyer
Other Works:
6 Symphonies (Paris, n.d.)
2 Romances, 1 violin (The Hague, n.d.)
Sonata for cello, Mus. ms. 23490, Berlin Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz
Sinfonia con Violoncello obbligato No. 1 for 2 violins, viola, violoncello obbligato, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Ms., m. 5737, Sammlung Hausbibliothek
Quartetto Concertante for 2 violins, viola, cello, "composta all Aya li 8 Liuglio 1788," Ms. m. 5740, Sammlung Hausbibliothek
7 Pieces, 2 for piano, 5 for 1 violin, piano, Opus 11 (The Hague, n.d.)
2 Sonata à tre for violin, violoncello obbligato, bass, in Early Cello Series, xxiii (London, 1983)
Other works: Vienna Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Bad Schwalbach Evangelisches Pfarrarchiv, Milan Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi
Francesco Zappa, "Sinfonie", critical edition by Jacopo Franzoni (Milano: Ricordi, 2010 - Archivio della sinfonia milanese, 3)
Jacopo Franzoni, "Chi Era Francesco Zappa?" in "Antonio Brioschi e il nuovo stile musicale del Settecento lombardo" by Davide Daolmi and Cesare Fertonani (Milano: LED, 2010)
Karl-Heinz Köhler. "Francesco Zappa" in Friedrich Blume (ed.). Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart (Kassel, Basel et al. 1968), Band 14
H. Mendel & A. Reissmann, (eds.). Musikalisches Conversations-Lexikon (Berlin, 1870–79), Band 11, 1879)
David Ocker. "The Musical Times of Francesco Zappa," liner notes from the album Francesco Zappa, Barking Pumpkin Records, 1984
Guido Salvetti & Valerie Walden in Stanley Sadie, (ed.). The New Grove Dictionary Of Music & Musicians (London, New York, Massachusetts 2001), 2nd. ed., ISBN1-56159-239-0
E. van der Straeten. The History of the Violoncello (London, 1915/R1971), quoted by Köhler (1968)
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This article is about the 18th century Italian musician For the album by Frank Zappa see Francesco Zappa album Francesco Zappa franˈtʃeskɔ dˈdzappa 1717 most likely in Milan 17 January 1803 in The Hague 1 was an Italian cellist and composer who lived most of his adult life in The Hague the Netherlands He was highly regarded for his virtuoso cello playing and his compositions were published and distributed throughout Europe Zappa was of importance to the musical life of the Netherlands and made substantial contributions to the quality vibrancy and international outlook of The Hague s 18th century music scene as a performer composer concert organiser and teacher 2 Contents 1 Life 2 Musical output 3 Works 4 References 5 Further References 6 External linksLife EditLittle is known about Zappa s early life Zappa was first employed by the Sicilian Count Catani to whom he dedicated his first work 6 Trio sonatas He worked for the Duke of York giving him music lessons during the Duke s stay in Italy from November 1763 to the middle of 1764 listing himself as maestro di musica to the Duke on the title page of his Trio sonatas Opus 2 In mid 1764 Zappa and compatriot Ricci embarked on a tour of Europe visiting Dresden Frankfurt Mainz and Mannheim In September 1764 the two performed concerts around the Netherlands In this period Zappa established himself in The Hague where he was subsequently employed by the Court of the Prince of Orange with regularity for the next four decades first appearing on the payroll for the court s Winter concert season in 1766 3 In 1771 he played a series of concerts in Germany visiting Danzig and on 22 September Frankfurt am Main It is likely that he was also active in Paris in the 1770s According to Mendel 1879 he undertook another tour of Germany in 1781 and with his gentle and beautiful sound inspired wonder in all who listened At the end of the 1780s Zappa was still gainfully employed as a music master based in The Hague Maitre de musique a la Haye as noted in the 1788 manuscript of his Quartetto concertante Other documentation confirms his continued presence in the city He received a permanent Dutch residence permit on 1 August 1791 4 In The Hague s Binnenhof on 2 November 1794 Zappa played in the court s last concert before the stadholder s family abdicated fleeing to England in the face of the invading French army which put an end to the court s music programme Musical output EditZappa s oeuvre includes symphonies trios sonatas divertimenti and songs His compositions often feature a prominent role for the cello Frank Zappa 1940 1993 found out about him and performed Francesco Zappa s Opus 1 trios and Opus 4 sonatas on a digital synthesizer called the Synclavier The recordings were released on the album Francesco Zappa in 1984 5 Frank Zappa described the album as His Francesco Zappa s First Digital Recording in over 200 Years While assumed by many to have been related Frank Zappa stated in The Real Frank Zappa Book that in fact they were not The first recording of Francesco Zappa s symphonies was made by the New Dutch Academy directed by Simon Murphy PENTATONE PTC 5186 365 released in 2009 The recording features American Baroque cellist Caroline Kang in the solo role in Zappa s cello symphonies Works EditDuets 6 Sonatas for keyboard harpsichord and violin Opus 6 Paris n d 6 Duos violin cello 2 violins Paris n d Duo for 2 cellos Ms m 5740 Sammlung Hausbibliothek Trio sonatas 2 violins and bass 6 Trios London 1765 Opus 1 The Hague n d 6 Trios Opus 2 London ca 1767 6 Trios Opus 3 Paris n d 6 Trios Opus 4 London n d 6 Sonates a deux Violons amp Basse The Hague n d Sammlung Thulemeyer Other Works 6 Symphonies Paris n d 2 Romances 1 violin The Hague n d Sonata for cello Mus ms 23490 Berlin Stiftung Preussischer Kulturbesitz Sinfonia con Violoncello obbligato No 1 for 2 violins viola violoncello obbligato 2 oboes 2 horns Ms m 5737 Sammlung Hausbibliothek Quartetto Concertante for 2 violins viola cello composta all Aya li 8 Liuglio 1788 Ms m 5740 Sammlung Hausbibliothek 7 Pieces 2 for piano 5 for 1 violin piano Opus 11 The Hague n d 2 Sonata a tre for violin violoncello obbligato bass in Early Cello Series xxiii London 1983 Other works Vienna Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde Bad Schwalbach Evangelisches Pfarrarchiv Milan Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe VerdiReferences Edit Simon Murphy and Cornelia Klugkist ZAPPA IN THE NETHERLANDS New Discoveries on the life of Francesco Zappa 1717 1803 Cellist and Composer at the 18th Century Court of Orange in The Hague first published in Musica Antiqua vol 1 issue 3 July September 2012 published Spring 2013 on http www newdutchacademy nl index php option com content amp view article amp id 96 zappa amp catid 40 articles amp Itemid 55 Simon Murphy and Cornelia Klugkist ZAPPA IN THE NETHERLANDS New Discoveries on the life of Francesco Zappa 1717 1803 Cellist and Composer at the 18th Century Court of Orange in The Hague first published in Musica Antiqua vol 1 issue 3 July September 2012 published Spring 2013 on http www newdutchacademy nl index php option com content amp view article amp id 96 zappa amp catid 40 articles amp Itemid 55 Simon Murphy and Cornelia Klugkist ZAPPA IN THE NETHERLANDS New Discoveries on the life of Francesco Zappa 1717 1803 Cellist and Composer at the 18th Century Court of Orange in The Hague first published in Musica Antiqua vol 1 issue 3 July September 2012 published Spring 2013 on http www newdutchacademy nl index php option com content amp view article amp id 96 zappa amp catid 40 articles amp Itemid 55 Simon Murphy and Cornelia Klugkist ZAPPA IN THE NETHERLANDS New Discoveries on the life of Francesco Zappa 1717 1803 Cellist and Composer at the 18th Century Court of Orange in The Hague first published in Musica Antiqua vol 1 issue 3 July September 2012 published Spring 2013 on http www newdutchacademy nl index php option com content amp view article amp id 96 zappa amp catid 40 articles amp Itemid 55 Introduction Archived from the original on 2018 01 27 Retrieved 2018 01 26 Further References EditFrancesco Zappa Symphonies edited by Simon Murphy The Hague 2007 Francesco Zappa Symphonies Simon Murphy conductor New Dutch Academy PentaTone Classics SA CD 2009 Simon Murphy and Cornelia Klugkist ZAPPA IN THE NETHERLANDS New Discoveries on the life of Francesco Zappa 1717 1803 Cellist and Composer at the 18th Century Court of Orange in The Hague Spring 2013 at http www newdutchacademy nl index php option com content amp view article amp id 96 zappa amp catid 40 articles amp Itemid 55 Francesco Zappa Sinfonie critical edition by Jacopo Franzoni Milano Ricordi 2010 Archivio della sinfonia milanese 3 Jacopo Franzoni Chi Era Francesco Zappa in Antonio Brioschi e il nuovo stile musicale del Settecento lombardo by Davide Daolmi and Cesare Fertonani Milano LED 2010 Karl Heinz Kohler Francesco Zappa in Friedrich Blume ed Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Kassel Basel et al 1968 Band 14 H Mendel amp A Reissmann eds Musikalisches Conversations Lexikon Berlin 1870 79 Band 11 1879 David Ocker The Musical Times of Francesco Zappa liner notes from the album Francesco Zappa Barking Pumpkin Records 1984 Guido Salvetti amp Valerie Walden in Stanley Sadie ed The New Grove Dictionary Of Music amp Musicians London New York Massachusetts 2001 2nd ed ISBN 1 56159 239 0 E van der Straeten The History of the Violoncello London 1915 R1971 quoted by Kohler 1968 External links EditResearching on Francesco Zappa since 2007 Free scores by Francesco Zappa at the International Music Score Library Project IMSLP Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Francesco Zappa amp oldid 1121806583, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
