Not entirely sure of this, but believe the only non-admirers of Tartini's music are those unfortunates who haven't heard any yet. The consensus 'Greatest Violinist in Italy' also wrote interesting music, not based on virtuosity as much as musicality. 🤠
Not entirely sure of this, but believe the only non-admirers of Tartini's music are those unfortunates who haven't heard any yet. The consensus 'Greatest Violinist in Italy' also wrote interesting music, not based on virtuosity as much as musicality. 🤠
In 1710, the year before the release of Vivaldi's Op 3, Valentini, Corelli's successor in Rome, included in his Op 7 concertos, which nearly all followed the many movement concept, included a work with 4 violins in the concertino, anticipating Vivaldi🤠
In 1710, the year before the release of Vivaldi's Op 3, Valentini, Corelli's successor in Rome, included in his Op 7 concertos, which nearly all followed the many movement concept, included a work with 4 violins in the concertino, anticipating Vivaldi🤠
Leaving Venice our next stop is Rome, where we find this excellent group of violin sonatas waiting. Along with Corelli's Op 6 of ca 1708, this was among the most-played music of the entire century to come. Its excellence speaks for itself. 🤠
Leaving Venice our next stop is Rome, where we find this excellent group of violin sonatas waiting. Along with Corelli's Op 6 of ca 1708, this was among the most-played music of the entire century to come. Its excellence speaks for itself. 🤠
1700, first year of the Long 18th Century. There were 2 main instrumental works released that year; the 12 Violin Sonatas of Op 5 by Corelli, & these by Albinoni. Between them, they were the state-of-the-art in music styles & forms. Much enjoyment..🤠
1700, first year of the Long 18th Century. There were 2 main instrumental works released that year; the 12 Violin Sonatas of Op 5 by Corelli, & these by Albinoni. Between them, they were the state-of-the-art in music styles & forms. Much enjoyment..🤠
Since Quantz apparently had pathological character defects limiting his likeability, thus he must be mundane because Charles Burney, who heard a few concertos thought so. The 5 of his 300+ concertos here are anything but mundane!🤠
Since Quantz apparently had pathological character defects limiting his likeability, thus he must be mundane because Charles Burney, who heard a few concertos thought so. The 5 of his 300+ concertos here are anything but mundane!🤠
Eberlin was one in a long line of Salzburg musicians, Biber & Muffat among them, who excelled in their niche, running all aspects of the Court Music & providing what was needed. His Toccatas & Fugues are every bit as earcatching as you would hope. 🤠
Eberlin was one in a long line of Salzburg musicians, Biber & Muffat among them, who excelled in their niche, running all aspects of the Court Music & providing what was needed. His Toccatas & Fugues are every bit as earcatching as you would hope. 🤠
Some of Mozart's finest work in any genre, and probably the best string quintets ever composed. The Kuijken's and Terakado give an excellent rendition, this is the great start sure to make my week worth savoring! 🤠
Some of Mozart's finest work in any genre, and probably the best string quintets ever composed. The Kuijken's and Terakado give an excellent rendition, this is the great start sure to make my week worth savoring! 🤠
Listening to one of my favorite acquisitions of 2025. IMHO, the way albums should be! A symphony, fortepiano concerto, solo fortepiano variations, arias, a scena: in short, a cross section of the genres Mozart was working in early in 1783. Very nice!🤠
Listening to one of my favorite acquisitions of 2025. IMHO, the way albums should be! A symphony, fortepiano concerto, solo fortepiano variations, arias, a scena: in short, a cross section of the genres Mozart was working in early in 1783. Very nice!🤠
Novice musicians such as Beethoven traveled from Bonn to visit him in Mainz. One of the masters of the fortepiano, his style was influential at a time when the articulated playing of Mozart was giving way to the legato of the 19th century.🤠
Novice musicians such as Beethoven traveled from Bonn to visit him in Mainz. One of the masters of the fortepiano, his style was influential at a time when the articulated playing of Mozart was giving way to the legato of the 19th century.🤠
The English Lady. Maria Hester Park. The answer to 'who is Hob 51 dedicated to?'. Turns out she was a fine pianist, but also an acceptable composer. This is exactly the sort of side road Haydn left us to explore during his English journeys! 🤠
The English Lady. Maria Hester Park. The answer to 'who is Hob 51 dedicated to?'. Turns out she was a fine pianist, but also an acceptable composer. This is exactly the sort of side road Haydn left us to explore during his English journeys! 🤠
From earliest times on his own, Haydn had 2 jobs which are rarely mentioned. Playing organ in church, and as early as 1754, he was also a teacher, including Mariana Martines whom he met thru his roommate Metastasio. Here's some results!🤠
From earliest times on his own, Haydn had 2 jobs which are rarely mentioned. Playing organ in church, and as early as 1754, he was also a teacher, including Mariana Martines whom he met thru his roommate Metastasio. Here's some results!🤠
Several composers here, like Stamitz, Tuma, Myslivecek and Zach; like most Bohemians, they didn't stay home much, but the music collected there shows what they contributed to their new homes as well as their homeland. 🤠
Several composers here, like Stamitz, Tuma, Myslivecek and Zach; like most Bohemians, they didn't stay home much, but the music collected there shows what they contributed to their new homes as well as their homeland. 🤠
Remembered today (sort of) for his concertos & symphonies, Myslivecek actually made his name (The Divine Bohemian) writing operas in Italy. I like that he switched the trend of Italians going everywhere by being a wandering Bohemian who ended in Italy🤠
Remembered today (sort of) for his concertos & symphonies, Myslivecek actually made his name (The Divine Bohemian) writing operas in Italy. I like that he switched the trend of Italians going everywhere by being a wandering Bohemian who ended in Italy🤠
JG Albrechtsberger was famous as a teacher as well as a close friend to Mozart & Haydn and a teacher of Beethoven. He (& his brother) was also an active composer, mainly of string ensemble music. This album has a nice introduction to them.🤠
JG Albrechtsberger was famous as a teacher as well as a close friend to Mozart & Haydn and a teacher of Beethoven. He (& his brother) was also an active composer, mainly of string ensemble music. This album has a nice introduction to them.🤠
Leopold Koželuch was a very well-known name in 1780's Vienna. His fortepiano sonatas made him a favorite both as a teacher & performer in salons, and his music magazine which provided new music for amateurs. Over 60 of his Trios survive. 🤠
Leopold Koželuch was a very well-known name in 1780's Vienna. His fortepiano sonatas made him a favorite both as a teacher & performer in salons, and his music magazine which provided new music for amateurs. Over 60 of his Trios survive. 🤠
It's 1795, and after three decades of development, the string quartet has overtaken Vienna's private music scene as much as the symphony has done its public scene. Everyone and his brother is writing quartets; some of them are really pretty good!🤠
It's 1795, and after three decades of development, the string quartet has overtaken Vienna's private music scene as much as the symphony has done its public scene. Everyone and his brother is writing quartets; some of them are really pretty good!🤠
I would never be one to miss an opportunity to turn an event into an... 🤔 event. So along with that classic AAM 1st symphony, I've preluded with its littermates of the evening. 👋to Beethoven. 🤠
I would never be one to miss an opportunity to turn an event into an... 🤔 event. So along with that classic AAM 1st symphony, I've preluded with its littermates of the evening. 👋to Beethoven. 🤠
Beethoven's final work of the 18th Century was Symphony #1, which he premiered at his Academy on April 2, 1800. Also premiering were the lovely Septet and a Pianoforte Concerto, believed to be Op 15. It was a fitting close for the century. 🤠
Beethoven's final work of the 18th Century was Symphony #1, which he premiered at his Academy on April 2, 1800. Also premiering were the lovely Septet and a Pianoforte Concerto, believed to be Op 15. It was a fitting close for the century. 🤠
Ca. 1740, Veracini was generally considered to be the finest violinist in Europe. This set, Opus 2 for Violin & BC, is considered his finest essay in that genre. Don't be fooled by 'Academic', back then it meant 'for private parties'. And it's Biondi!🤠
Ca. 1740, Veracini was generally considered to be the finest violinist in Europe. This set, Opus 2 for Violin & BC, is considered his finest essay in that genre. Don't be fooled by 'Academic', back then it meant 'for private parties'. And it's Biondi!🤠
Enjoying a second listen to this recent acquisition. In addition to the Quadros for 2 Oboes, Bassoon & BC. the Telemann 'Ouverture a 5' adds a couple of horns into the mix producing a very nice timbral blend. 🤠
Enjoying a second listen to this recent acquisition. In addition to the Quadros for 2 Oboes, Bassoon & BC. the Telemann 'Ouverture a 5' adds a couple of horns into the mix producing a very nice timbral blend. 🤠
Seems odd to see 'The London Bach' appear among the Mannheim stalwarts, but it turns out he took rather many trips to the continent during his heyday. He had several opera commissions from Paris through Germany, & went there with each. Nice album...🤠
Seems odd to see 'The London Bach' appear among the Mannheim stalwarts, but it turns out he took rather many trips to the continent during his heyday. He had several opera commissions from Paris through Germany, & went there with each. Nice album...🤠
Caldara wrote these 12 'sinfonias', so-called because they were originally the overtures ("Sinfonias") to the oratorios he wrote throughout the 1730's. They were scored as 'a quattro' sonatas & were very popular as such. Letzbor et al do them well.🤠
Caldara wrote these 12 'sinfonias', so-called because they were originally the overtures ("Sinfonias") to the oratorios he wrote throughout the 1730's. They were scored as 'a quattro' sonatas & were very popular as such. Letzbor et al do them well.🤠
Just a little snapshot in time, showing the era when music had already begun the change that would lead to Classicism. Anyway, all the big names are here, and the playing of the band is typically excellent. 🤠
Just a little snapshot in time, showing the era when music had already begun the change that would lead to Classicism. Anyway, all the big names are here, and the playing of the band is typically excellent. 🤠
Fasch was one of the most prominent North German composers, as far as his contemporaries were concerned, no matter how the 19th century tried to bury them. This album offers a fine selection of his chamber music with superb playing by the soloists. 🤠
Fasch was one of the most prominent North German composers, as far as his contemporaries were concerned, no matter how the 19th century tried to bury them. This album offers a fine selection of his chamber music with superb playing by the soloists. 🤠
If you like very nicely played Dresden style wind music, you will have come to the right place with this album! I think this is the same group that have some recordings now on Brilliant. 🤠
If you like very nicely played Dresden style wind music, you will have come to the right place with this album! I think this is the same group that have some recordings now on Brilliant. 🤠