Biographical notes
Matteo Paolo Bevilacqua was born probably in Florence
in 1772. He was present in Vienna in the year 1825, where he was active as a
tenor in the Chapel of Prince Esterhazy. His principal work was, however, in the
realm of guitar; he was indeed an excellent guitar performer.
He received praises as a concert artist in the Austrian capital; he was also an
expert flautist. Bevilacqua has left about sixty printed compositions, published
from 1806 to 1827. These consist largely of chamber music with guitar, for two
guitars Variations sur la Folia.
most of which is unfortunately lost. He was also the author of a Method for
guitar, of which no copy has been found.
He died in Vienna on 22 January, 1849.
Many of his works are fortunately surviving in many Italian
and European libraries.
(Transl. M. Penny)
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