Martyna Pastuszka, Bartłomiej Fraś - Duranowski & Lolli: Violin Duets (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Duo concertant in D Major, Op. 3 No. 2: I. Allegro
02. Duo concertant in D Major, Op. 3 No. 2: II. Andante
03. Duo concertant in D Major, Op. 3 No. 2: III. Allegro
04. Sonata for 2 violins in A Major, Op. 9 No. 3: I. Allegro
05. Sonata for 2 violins in A Major, Op. 9 No. 3: II. Adagio
06. Sonata for 2 violins in A Major, Op. 9 No. 3: III. Menuetto con variazioni
07. Duo concertant in B Major, Op. 3 No. 1: I. Allegro
08. Duo concertant in B Major, Op. 3 No. 1: II. Adagio
09. Duo concertant in B Major, Op. 3 No. 1: III. Rondo



August Fryderyk Duranowski (1770-1834) and Antonio Lolli (ca. 1725-1802) were both important violinists and composers of the 18th century. Duranowski was strongly supported by the Polish noble family of the Ogiński, who financed his training with the famous violinist Giovanni Battista Viotti in Paris. Despite the temporal overlaps and stylistic similarities, there are no known direct connections between the Duranowski and Lolli, but interesting similarities and possible influences can be identified, such as the fact that both were outstanding virtuosos of their time. Antonio Lolli was known for his technical skills and his innovative contributions to violin playing technique, which laid the foundations for the modern violin style. Duranowski was also a brilliant virtuoso whose playing and compositions significantly influenced the development of violin music. His works are even said to have inspired Niccolò Paganini.

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