Federico Guglielmo, Francesco Galligioni & L'Arte dell'Arco - Vivaldi: Cello Sonatas (2016) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: I. Largo
02. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: II. Allegro
03. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: III. Largo
04. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 47: IV. Allegro
05. Cello Sonata in F Major, RV 41: I. Largo
06. Cello Sonata in F Major, RV 41: II. Allegro
07. Cello Sonata in F Major, RV 41: III. Largo
08. Cello Sonata in F Major, RV 41: IV. Allegro
09. Cello Sonata in A Minor, RV 43: I. Largo
10. Cello Sonata in A Minor, RV 43: II. Allegro
11. Cello Sonata in A Minor, RV 43: III. Largo
12. Cello Sonata in A Minor, RV 43: IV. Allegro
13. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 45: I. Largo
14. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 45: II. Allegro
15. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 45: III. Largo
16. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 45: IV. Allegro
17. Cello Sonata in E Minor, RV 40: I. Largo
18. Cello Sonata in E Minor, RV 40: II. Allegro
19. Cello Sonata in E Minor, RV 40: III. Largo
20. Cello Sonata in E Minor, RV 40: IV. Allegro
21. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 46: I. Preludio. Largo
22. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 46: II. Allemande. Allegro
23. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 46: III. Largo
24. Cello Sonata in B-Flat Major, RV 46: IV. Corrente. Allegro


A recording of the complete Cello Sonatas by Vivaldi on period instruments! Antonio Vivaldi was one of the first composers to feature the cello, then a relatively “new” instrument (after the viola da gamba), as a mature solo instrument. This recording contains the 6 sonatas for cello and basso continuo..

Vivaldi displays an astonishing variety and inventiveness in these works, using the instrument’s possibilities to the utmost; these sonatas still offer a serious challenge, both technical and musical, for any professional cellist nowadays. Apart from that they are vintage Vivaldi, featuring an enormous range of emotional extremes, from deep heartfelt sadness to infectious joy. Excellent performances on period instruments by one of the leading cellists in this field, Francesco Galligioni, solo cellist of the Venice Baroque Orchestra led by Andrea Marcon, he recorded for Archiv/DG and other prestigious labels. Federico Guglielmo, the Early Music veteran, inspires his L’Arte dell’Arco to brilliant and passionate playing. The continuo exists of violin, violone, lute, harpsichord and chamber organ.

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