Giuseppe Bonno (M / Austria, 1711-1788), composer
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Giuseppe Bonno (1711-1788) was an Austrian Italian composer. Born in Austria to Italian parents, studied in Naples, 1726-36. Back to Austria, became a prominent figure in Viennese musical life in his day as court composer and Kapellmeister at the imperial court. Died in Vienna. He is a supporting character in the play and film Amadeus by Peter Shaffer.
Works
Oratorios
- Gesù presentato al Tempio (1735 Bonno), oratorio Naples
- Eleazaro (1739 Bonno), oratorio
- San Paolo in Atene (St. Paul in Athens / 1740 Bonno / Pasquini), oratorio
- Isacco figura del Redentore (1759)
- Il Giuseppe riconosciuto (1774)