Carlo Grua

This article is about the Italian composer. For the Norwegian city, see Grua.

Carlo Luigi Grua (c. 1700 – 11 April 1773) was an Italian composer who is best known for his position as Kapellmeister for the Electoral Court at the German city of Mannheim.

Born in Milan, he was raised to the position in 1733 by Elector Karl III Philip, and held the position until his death.

His compositions during his tenure included sacred works, oratorios, and opera.

Grua died in Mannheim in 1773.

Works

Opera

Meride (1742), libretto by G. C. Pasquini.
La clemenza di Tito (1748), libretto by Metastasio.

Oratorios

La conversione di. S. Ignazio (1740), text by L. Santorini
Betsabea, ovvero il pentimento di David (1741)
Jaele (1741), text by L. Santorini
Il figliuol prodigo (1742, rev. 1749), text by G. C. Pasquini
La missione sacerdotale (1746), text by L. Santorini
S. Elena al Calvario (1750), text by Metastasio
La passione di Giesu Christo nostro Signore (1754), text by Metastasio

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 73537514 LCCN: no2003024179 GND: 12946578X BNF: cb16524298b (data)

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