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

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, 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

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. 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 1700s births 1773 deaths Year of birth uncertain Musicians from Milan 18th-century Italian composers Italian male composers 18th-century composers 18th-century Italian male musicians {{Italy-composer-stub