About Carlo Grua
Lived 1700 – 1773. Carlo Grua was an Italian composer and chapelmaster.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlo Grua?
Italian composer
When was Carlo Grua born?
Carlo Grua was born in 1700 in Milan.
When did Carlo Grua die?
Carlo Grua died on 11 April 1773 in Mannheim.
What was Carlo Grua's occupation?
Carlo Grua was a composer and chapelmaster.
What nationality was Carlo Grua?
Carlo Grua was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlo Grua. https://biography.guide/carlo-grua/
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