Talk:Leonardo Leo

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Leonardo Leo: Gay?

An anonymous contributor (or vandal, depending on the truth of this matter) posited that Leonardo Leo was "a gay student". I removed that qualifier because it didn't seem to be the right place for such a statement. Can someone research this, and if it is true, decide whether it merits inclusion into the article? Ke6jjj 05:04, 1 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

Reevaluation needed on his musical legacy?

"His sacred music is masterly and dignified, logical rather than passionate, and free from the sentimentality which disfigures the work of F Durante and GB Pergolesi. His serious operas suffer from a coldness and severity of style, but in his comic operas he shows a keen sense of humour. His ensemble movements are spirited, but never worked up to a strong climax."

The above quote from the article is a 1911 view of the composer; has there been any research or recordings to help reevaluate his music? I know of a few recordings, but have not heard them... --FeanorStar7 18:18, 4 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

No mention of partimenti and solfeggi?

One of Leo's major contributions to music was his collections of partimenti and solfeggi. Along with Durante, he was one of the most influential pedagogues in the Neapolitan conservatories, which in turn influenced much of eighteen-century Europe. I see Peter van Tour's book is referenced but no content is added.

I imagine a new section dedicated to his partimenti and solfeggi should be added? 75.159.135.247 (talk) 04:05, 3 June 2023 (UTC)[reply]