Francesco Manara, Luca Signorini & Dario - Pilati: Chamber Music for Violin, Cello and Piano (2017) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist
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01. Sonata in F Minor: I. Allegro sostenuto
02. Sonata in F Minor: II. Allegretto comodo
03. Sonata in F Minor: III. Largo, ma non troppo
04. Preludio, Aria & Tarantella on Old Neapolitan Folk Tunes: I. Preludio. Mosso ma non troppo
05. Preludio, Aria & Tarantella on Old Neapolitan Folk Tunes: II. Aria. Andantino appassionato
06. Preludio, Aria & Tarantella on Old Neapolitan Folk Tunes: III. Tarantella. Allegro vivace
07. Sarabanda-Lento sostenuto con espressione
08. 2 Pezzi: I. Allegretto comodo
09. 2 Pezzi: II. Allegro grottesco
10. Caccia-Allegro moderato
11. Tammurriata-Allegro smargiasso
12. Cello Sonata in A Minor: I. Moderato mosso
13. Cello Sonata in A Minor: II. Tema con variazioni
14. Cello Sonata in A Minor: III. Animato
15. Inquiétude melodic etude
16. Bagatelle I: I. Marcia
17. Bagatelle I: II. Ninna nanna
18. Bagatelle I: III. Basso ostinato
19. Bagatelle I: IV. Canzone a ballo
20. Bagatelle I: V. Floreal-Polka
21. Bagatelle II: I. Barzelletta
22. Bagatelle II: II. Rococò
23. Bagatelle II: III. Contrasto rusticano
24. Bagatelle II: IV. Intermezzo
25. Bagatelle II: V. Rondò-Valzer
26. Bagatelle II: VI. Fine

Mario Pilati (1903-1938) was an important figure in Italian musical life in the 20-ties and 30-ties of the 20th century. After winning the prestigious Coolidge Prize his works were also performed in the USA, a.o. by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Koussevitsky.

Pilati’s style has its roots in the Late-Romantic language of Mahler and Richard Strauss. His compatriot Respighi’s influence is shown in his fondness for modal writing, whereas also neo-classical inspirations can be traced.

This 2CD set contains Pilati’s complete output for violin and piano and cello and piano. Prominent is the substantial and brooding Violin Sonata in F minor, the Cello Sonata in A minor and lighter fare such as the Bagatelles for piano.

Played with dedication and obvious love for the music by 3 italian musicians: Francesco Manara (violin), Luca Signorini (cello) and pianist Dario Candela.

The booklet contains an extensive composer portrait as well as commentary on the works written by Laura Esposito Pilati.

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