Carlos Baguer
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Carlos Baguer or Carles Baguer (March 1768 – 29 February 1808) was a Spanish
classical era
composer
and organist
.
Baguer was born in Barcelona
in March 1768 and received his first musical training from his uncle, Francesc Mariner, who was composer and organist in the cathedral in Barcelona
. He became deputy organist to Mariner in 1786 and replaced him when his uncle died in 1789, a position he held until his own death. Although Baguer was ordained a priest, he resigned this position in 1801. He died in Barcelona in 1808, on the same day that French troops occupied Barcelona during the Peninsular War
.
His students include Mateu Ferrer (who replaced Baguer as organist of the cathedral), Ramon Carnicer
(between 1806 and 1808) and possibly Bernat Bertran.
He was one of the most important musical figures in Catalonia at the time and was known as a virtuosic performer and improviser on the organ.
and Gaetano Brunetti
, rank him as one of the principal composers of symphonies in Spain at the time. Most of his symphonies clearly show the influence of the Italian and German masters, in particular Pleyel
and Haydn
. He also wrote a concerto for two bassoons, an english horn concerto (which is now lost), a series of six duets for flute and many individual keyboard works.
In addition he composed a great deal of religious music, such as masses and Psalms, for use in the Church of St. Philip Neri and the Barcelona Cathedral, and an opera, The Philosopher Princess, which premiered in 1797 at the Teatre Principal
in Barcelona.
Spain
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classical era
Classical period (music)
The dates of the Classical Period in Western music are generally accepted as being between about 1750 and 1830. However, the term classical music is used colloquially to describe a variety of Western musical styles from the ninth century to the present, and especially from the sixteenth or...
composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
.
Baguer was born in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
in March 1768 and received his first musical training from his uncle, Francesc Mariner, who was composer and organist in the cathedral in Barcelona
Cathedral of Santa Eulalia
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia , also known as Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain. The cathedral was constructed throughout the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century. The cloister, which...
. He became deputy organist to Mariner in 1786 and replaced him when his uncle died in 1789, a position he held until his own death. Although Baguer was ordained a priest, he resigned this position in 1801. He died in Barcelona in 1808, on the same day that French troops occupied Barcelona during the Peninsular War
Peninsular War
The Peninsular War was a war between France and the allied powers of Spain, the United Kingdom, and Portugal for control of the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars. The war began when French and Spanish armies crossed Spain and invaded Portugal in 1807. Then, in 1808, France turned on its...
.
His students include Mateu Ferrer (who replaced Baguer as organist of the cathedral), Ramon Carnicer
Ramón Carnicer
Ramon Carnicer i Batlle was a Catalan composer and opera conductor, today best known for composing the National Anthem of Chile....
(between 1806 and 1808) and possibly Bernat Bertran.
He was one of the most important musical figures in Catalonia at the time and was known as a virtuosic performer and improviser on the organ.
Works
Perhaps Baguer's most important works are his nineteen symphonies which, along with Luigi BoccheriniLuigi Boccherini
Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini was an Italian classical era composer and cellist whose music retained a courtly and galante style while he matured somewhat apart from the major European musical centers. Boccherini is most widely known for one particular minuet from his String Quintet in E, Op. 11, No...
and Gaetano Brunetti
Gaetano Brunetti
Gaetano Brunetti was a prolific Italian composer active in Spain under kings Charles III and IV...
, rank him as one of the principal composers of symphonies in Spain at the time. Most of his symphonies clearly show the influence of the Italian and German masters, in particular Pleyel
Ignaz Pleyel
Ignace Joseph Pleyel , ; was an Austrian-born French composer and piano builder of the Classical period.-Early years:...
and Haydn
Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
. He also wrote a concerto for two bassoons, an english horn concerto (which is now lost), a series of six duets for flute and many individual keyboard works.
In addition he composed a great deal of religious music, such as masses and Psalms, for use in the Church of St. Philip Neri and the Barcelona Cathedral, and an opera, The Philosopher Princess, which premiered in 1797 at the Teatre Principal
Teatre Principal (Barcelona)
thumb|right|Teatre Principal, on the RamblaThe Teatre Principal is the oldest theatre in Barcelona, founded in 1602, rebuilt in 1788...
in Barcelona.
Symphonies
- Symphony No. 1 in C major
- Symphony No. 2 in C minor (1790)
- Symphony No. 3 in D major
- Symphony No. 4 in D major
- Symphony No. 5 in D major
- Symphony No. 6 in D major
- Symphony No. 7 in D major
- Symphony No. 8 in D major
- Symphony No. 9 in D major
- Symphony No. 10 in D major
- Symphony No. 11 in D major
- Symphony No. 12 in E flat major (c. 1786)
- Symphony No. 13 in E flat major
- Symphony No. 14 in E flat major
- Symphony No. 15 in E flat major
- Symphony No. 16 in G major (c. 1790)
- Symphony No. 17 in B flat major
- Symphony No. 18 in B flat major (1790)
- Symphony No. 19 in B flat major (1790)
Concertos
- Concerto for two bassoons and orchestra in F major
- English horn concerto (1801) (now lost)
Chamber music
- Sonata No. 2 in G minor for keyboard
- Sonata No. 4 in A major for keyboard
- Sonata No. 16 in E flat major
- Sonata No. 52 (?) In B flat major
- Six flute duets
Oratorios
- La mística Raquel en lamento figura de Ntra. Sra. Madre adolorida, en la pasión y muerte de su Divino Hijo
- Muerte de Abel (1802)
- No te abandones
- El Santo Job drame sacré (1804)
- La adoración del Niño Dios por los ángeles y pastores (drama sacro / oratorio) (1805)
- La resurrección de Lázaro (drama sacro / oratorio) (1806)
- La partida del hijo pródigo (drama sacro / oratorio) (1807)
- El regreso á Bara su patria del Dr. Josef Oriol (1807)
- El regreso del hijo pródigo (1807)
Sacred music
- Mass for four voices and accompaniment
- Mass for two and three voices with accompaniment
- Mass for four voices and accompaniment
- Mass for four voices and accompaniment on "Gaudent in Coeli"
- Mass for eight voices and accompaniment
- Kyrie and Gloria for four voices and accompaniment
- Magnificat for four voices and accompaniment