Marius Bartoccini, Rossella Croce - Mysliveček: Complete Music for Fortepiano & Violin (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. 6 Divertimenti: I. Andantino
02. 6 Divertimenti: II. Tempo Di Menuetto Grazioso
03. 6 Divertimenti: III. Andantino
04. 6 Divertimenti: IV. Allegretto
05. 6 Divertimenti: V. Tempo Di Menuetto Grazioso
06. 6 Divertimenti: Vi. Allegretto Grazioso
07. Sonata I in D Major: I. Without Indication
08. Sonata I in D Major: II. Menuetto
09. Sonata II in G Major: I. Without Indication
10. Sonata II in G Major: II. Menuetto
11. Sonata III in E-Flat Major: I. Without Indication
12. Sonata III in E-Flat Major: II. Rondo
13. Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: I. Allegretto
14. Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: II. Menuetto
15. Sonata V in F Major: I. Without Indication
16. Sonata V in F Major: II. Rondo
17. Sonata Vi in C Major: I. Without Indication
18. Sonata Vi in C Major: II. Rondò Dolce
19. Sonata I in E-Flat Major: I. Allegro
20. Sonata I in E-Flat Major: II. Andante
21. Sonata I in E-Flat Major: III. Menuetto
22. Sonata II in D Major: I. Allegro
23. Sonata II in D Major: II. Andante
24. Sonata II in D Major: III. Menuetto
25. Sonata III in C Major: I. Allegro
26. Sonata III in C Major: II. Andante
27. Sonata III in C Major: III. Menuetto
28. Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: I. Allegro
29. Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: II. Amoroso
30. Sonata IV in B-Flat Major: III. Menuetto
31. Sonata V in G Major: I. Allegro Moderato
32. Sonata V in G Major: II. Andante
33. Sonata V in G Major: III. Menuetto
34. Sonata Vi in F Major: I. Allegretto
35. Sonata Vi in F Major: II. Andante
36. Sonata Vi in F Major: III. Menuetto

The son of a mill owner, Josef Mysliveček (1737-1781) was born in Prague. After a brief period as a student of literature and philosophy, he started to study organ with Joseph Seger and composition with the renowned František Václav Habermann. After his success with his first symphonies he decided to go to Venice to study voice and composition with Giovanni Battista Pescetti, not only to perfect himself as a musician but probably also to integrate himself into the great operatic tradition of one of the most productive and lively cities of the time. Mysliveček’s first opera ‘Medea’ was a huge success and soon he became the first internationally renowned Bohemian opera composer. During a stay with Padre Martini, he met Mozart in Bologna, who was greatly fascinated by the Bohemian's musical qualities.
This 2-CD set presents the works for keyboard and piano: two sets of six sonatas and a Divertimento. The title specifies “for harpsichord or pianoforte, with a violin part ad libitum”, which means the violin part is optional, the main part being played by the keyboard.
The music remains firmly anchored in its period, exploring all the musical potential that classicism has to offer: strong structures, refinement and charm, as well as elegant and cantabile melodies.
Played on a copy of a Walter fortepiano from 1792 by Marius Bartoccini and violinist Rossella Croce. Bartoccini successfully recorded the complete keyboard music by Mysliveček for Brilliant Classics.

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