Collegium Pro Musica, Stefano Bagliano - Sammartini: Recorder Concerto & Sonatas (2011)

Tracklist

01. Concerto in F Major for Recorder and Strings: I. Allegro
02. Concerto in F Major for Recorder and Strings: II. Siciliano
03. Concerto in F Major for Recorder and Strings: III. Allegro
04. Sonata No. 11 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: I. Andante
05. Sonata No. 11 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: II. Allegro
06. Sonata No. 11 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: III. Adagio
07. Sonata No. 11 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: IV. Andante - Allegro
08. Sonata No. 21 in B-Flat Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: I. Allegro
09. Sonata No. 21 in B-Flat Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: II. Adagio
10. Sonata No. 21 in B-Flat Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: III. Allegro
11. Sonata in D Minor for Harpsichord: I. Andantino
12. Sonata No. 23 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: I. Andante
13. Sonata No. 23 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: II. Allegro
14. Sonata No. 23 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: III. Adagio
15. Sonata No. 23 in F Major for Recorder and Basso Continuo: IV. Andante
16. Sonata in A Minor for Cello and Basso Continuo: I. Andante
17. Sonata in A Minor for Cello and Basso Continuo: II. Allegro
18. Sonata in A Minor for Cello and Basso Continuo: III. Menuetto
19. Trio Sonata in G Major for Two Recorders and Basso Continuo, Op. 1, No. 4: I. Spiritoso
20. Trio Sonata in G Major for Two Recorders and Basso Continuo, Op. 1, No. 4: II. Andante
21. Trio Sonata in G Major for Two Recorders and Basso Continuo, Op. 1, No. 4: III. Allegro



Giovanni (1701-1775) and Guiseppe (1693-1750) Sammartini were brothers from Milan who both became major players in the world of 18th century music. Giovanni lived and worked all his life in Milan, become chapel master to a number of churches. He was active in all genres including opera and symphonies, and he produced a large body of sonatas and trios. His most famous pupil was Gluck. Giovanni was a leading composer in the development of the classical style.

Guiseppe was a virtuoso oboist as well as a composer. In contrast to his brother travelled extensively, settling in London in the 1720s, joining the opera orchestra. He eventually became Director of the Chamber Musicians to Frederick, Prince of Wales. His output included the music to Congreve’s masque The Judgement of Paris, oratorios and a large quantity of sonatas and trio, and concerti grossi for flute or oboe. Although more a ‘man of the world’ than his brother, Guiseppe was the more conservative composer and his music is late baroque in style, with the influence of Geminiani, Handel and Corelli apparent.

This CD brings together sonatas by both brothers, plus a concerto by Guiseppe for recorder and strings. The Sammartini’s were at the cutting edge of 18th century music during the transition from the baroque to the classical age.

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