Giovanni Battista Somis - Violin Sonatas Op. 1

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Giovanni Battista Somis - Violin Sonatas Op. 1Opis:Product Description Mitzi Meyerson likes to come up with surprising musical finds or rediscoveries and her latest, the Opera Prima of Giovanni Battista Somis, is as fascinating as her recordings devoted to Richard Jones and Gottlieb Muffat. Indeed, the harpsichordist chanced upon the score for this set of Baroque violin sonatas first published in 1717 when investigating the music of Richard Jones in the British Library, finding thereby another trove of forgotten Baroque gems. Somis worked for the Dukes of Savoy, initially in Turin, in the early 18th century, but studied with Corelli in Rome, later befriended Vivaldi, and himself taught many subsequent prominent violinists, including Jean-Marie Leclair. Known as a virtuoso on the violin himself (and he is even said to have composed 152 violin concertos!), Somis even performed at the Concert Spirituel in Paris. This, his first collection of sonatas, was dedicated to the powerful Regent of Savoy, Marie-Jeanne-Baptiste de Savoie, the mother of the future duke, Vittorio Amedeo II. The music is often very galant and perfectly combines Italian and French features. Together with violinist Kreeta-Maria Kentala and cellist Lauri Pulakka, Meyerson fully enters into the Baroque spirit of transcribing and arranging on this Glossa recording by varying these 12 three-movement sonatas with all the stylistic experience and insight that the modern-day musicians can offer.

Review This recording is doubly welcome...to those interested in Baroque violin sonatas, for it allows us to hear music by an historically important composer played with a freedom that is both authentic and exciting. These are marvellously gifted musicians, each performing on beautiful historical instruments. Meyerson is, as always, a brilliant and expressive harpsichordist and Pulakka gives lively and stylish support. Kentala s violin playing is suave and nimble, with touches of sly wit and copious ornamentation ... well worth hearing. --Andrew O Connor International Record Review, October 2014'Kreeta-Maria Kentala s interpretations of this significant but unfairly neglected repertoire are intelligent and imaginative. She is a stylish violinist ... Mitzi Meyerson provides inventive harpsichord accompaniments and cellist Lauri Pulakka clearly enjoys every opportunity to participate in melodic dialogue or imitation ... their creative thirst certainly brings the music to life. The recording is luminous and sensitively balanced.' --Robin Stowell The Strad, January 2015Autor:Mitzi Meyerson; Kreeta-Maria Kentala; Lauri PulakkaNośnik:Audio CDPłyt:Język: Data wydania: 2014Waga: 0.18 gramWysokość: 0.6 cmSzerokość: 5 cmDługość: 5.6 cmUWAGA: Kupując produkt na tej aukcji zgadzasz się na wydłużony termin realizacji wysyłki (10-14 dni roboczych). Podany towar pochodzi z zagranicznego magazynu, stąd wydłużony czas realizacji który podany jest obok.