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Italian Baroque

A collection of 11 posts

Infinite inspiration in the Sonatas of Dario Castello

Infinite inspiration in the Sonatas of Dario Castello

Castello is far more than a footnote or a sentence (if he's lucky) in a history book

Superb Scarlatti from Sergio Gallo on Naxos

Superb Scarlatti from Sergio Gallo on Naxos

A fascinating release - fine playing by Sergio Gallo

Sammartini’s Six “Viennese” Violin Sonatas

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Sammartini’s Six “Viennese” Violin Sonatas

There is a real sense of sophistication about these works, reflecting the refined Milanese taste of the time.

Vivaldi's Stabat Mater on Erato: performance and film

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Vivaldi's Stabat Mater on Erato: performance and film

I like the format - instead of a full 80-minute compact disc, the focus is on one piece of short duration but which, such is its power, needs no sonic bedfellows

Rare Bassani: Affetti Canori

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Rare Bassani: Affetti Canori

The young Cremonese soprano Anna Piroli is clearly a name to watch

Locatelli Concerti a Quattro, Op. 7

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Locatelli Concerti a Quattro, Op. 7

There is huge variety within Locatelli's Op. 7, and the these performers are at pains to deliver a whole spectrum of emotion

Pasquini Revisited: score review

Pasquini Revisited: score review

This is more than a score, it is a veritable instruction booklet; students can learn huge amounts as to style, improvisation and more

Stradella, two ways

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Stradella, two ways

Two different sides of Stradella here ... Go explore, we implore!

Corelli's Concerti grossi, Op. 6

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Corelli's Concerti grossi, Op. 6

Back in December, Classical Explorer reviewed a Naxos Christmas disc, Per la Notte di Natale [https://www.classicalexplorer.com/per-la-notte-di-natale-italian-christmas-concertos/]; on it was Corelli's so-called "Christmas Concerto," just one of the twelve concertos that make up his Op. 6 (published in 1712). Here, then, is the complete set, seminal works

Manfredini: Twelve Concertos, Op. 3

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Manfredini: Twelve Concertos, Op. 3

Once in a while a composer comes along who you just have to ask why don't we hear more of him? Francesco Manfredini is one such

Per la notte di Natale: Italian Christmas Concertos

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Per la notte di Natale: Italian Christmas Concertos

The period instrument Danish group Concerto Copenhagen has appeared on a variety of labels; they offer impeccably polished, beautiful performances of the most famous of instrumental Christmas music here under the direction of Lars Ulrik Mortensen. The idea of the "Christmas Concerto" is native to Italy. Nice to have such