Ensemble Violini Capricciosi - Locatelli: Trio Sonatas (2012)

Tracklist

01. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 1: I. Andante
02. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 1: II. Largo (Andante)
03. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 1: III. Allegro
04. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 1: IV. Vivace
05. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: I. Largo
06. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: II. Andante
07. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: III. Allegro
08. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: IV. Allegro
09. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Major, Op. 5 No. 3: I. Andante
10. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Major, Op. 5 No. 3: II. Largo
11. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Major, Op. 5 No. 3: III. Allegro
12. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in E Major, Op. 5 No. 3: IV. Vivace
13. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in C Major, Op. 5 No. 4: I. Largo
14. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in C Major, Op. 5 No. 4: II. Andante
15. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in C Major, Op. 5 No. 4: III. Allegro
16. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 5: I. Largo
17. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 5: II. Vivace
18. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 5: III. Pastorale (Andante)
19. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 6: I. Largo (Andante)
20. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 6: II. Vivace
21. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 6: III. Gavotta
22. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 6: IV. Largo
23. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in G Major, Op. 5 No. 6: V. Minuetto
24. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 7: I. Andante
25. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 7: II. Fuga
26. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 7: III. Adagio
27. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 7: IV. Cantabile
28. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 7: V. Allegro
29. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Major, Op. 8 No. 8: I. Largo (Andante)
30. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Major, Op. 8 No. 8: II. Vivace
31. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Major, Op. 8 No. 8: III. Cantabile
32. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Major, Op. 8 No. 8: IV. Fuga
33. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in D Major, Op. 8 No. 8: V. Allegro molto
34. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 9: I. Largo (Andante)
35. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 9: II. Fuga
36. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 9: III. Grave
37. Sonata for 2 Violins and Basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No. 9: IV. Allegro
38. Sonata for Violin, Cello and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 10: I. Cantabile
39. Sonata for Violin, Cello and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 10: II. Allegro
40. Sonata for Violin, Cello and Basso continuo in A Major, Op. 8 No. 10: III. Vivace



During his lifetime, the Italian composer Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695–1764) could have been considered a fully-fledged star in the world of composition. Although he was recognised for his awe-inspiring virtuoso violin playing (which earned him the nickname of ‘The Devil’), it was his shrewd approach to publishing that secured him such a wide audience. Nevertheless, like so many distinguished composers of his era, his works fell into obscurity after his death, and it is only in the 21st century that a deserved revival is taking place, spearheaded by Igor Ruhadze and Ensemble Violini Capricciosi.

In this 2-disc release, the first volume in Brilliant Classics’ exciting new edition of Locatelli’s complete works, the Italian composer’s trio sonatas are brought into focus, taken from his Op.5 and Op.8 collections. The genre was popular in the mid-18th century, and Locatelli must have had commercial motivations for publishing two sets. However, the music itself remains elegant and sophisticated, catering to shifting popular tastes (adopting elements of the flourishing galant style, for example), while maintaining variety across the collections and carefully balancing traditional and new elements.

This new volume is lent further authority by its performers, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi. A new ensemble led by Igor Ruhadze, it is comprised of musicians who all specialise in historical performance practice, and is therefore perfectly placed to deliver performances of sensitivity and insight. Comprehensive in scope, as this volume demonstrates, the Locatelli Edition promises to be an exciting addition to Brilliant Classics’ catalogue of recordings by rediscovered composers.

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