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Geminiani: Concerti Grossi, Op. 2 & 3

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Details

Composer
Francesco Geminiani
Artist
L'Archicembalo
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Jan 16, 2026
Catalog #
BRI97383
UPC
5063758973830

About

Francesco Saverio Geminiani (1687-1762), born in Lucca, began his study at an early age with his father, but his most important lessons followed in his years with the great Roman Master, Arcangelo Corelli. Composition lessons with Alessandro Scarlatti helped inspire and solidify his craft. In 1714 Geminiani settled in London, where he quickly gained fame as an ensemble player, concert violinist, and teacher. Here he became friends with Handel and led the orchestra during many performances together. Geminiani enjoyed great success not only in London, but also in Ireland where he spent a considerable amount of time. In 1760 he settled in Dublin, dying there in somewhat impoverished circumstances in 1762. Geminiani's playing was distinguished by it's great expressiveness, richness of dynamic coloring, extraordinary liveliness, and a strong temperament. Tartini tellingly called Geminiani "il furibondo" - the furious one! Among his most significant contributions to the Baroque concerto repertoire are his Concerti grossi Opp. 2 and 3, published in 1732 and 1733 respectively. These sets each consist of six concertos and follow the model established by Corelli, particularly his Concerti grossi Op.6. However, Geminiani's works are more expansive and harmonically adventurous. They often feature intricate contrapuntal writing and dramatic contrasts between the concertino (the group of solo instruments) and the ripieno (full ensemble), a hallmark of the concerto grosso form. Op.2 is notable for it's lyrical elegance and refined structure, while Op.3 reveals a bolder, more expressive style, perhaps reflecting Geminiani's growing independence from Corelli's shadow. These works were not only designed for public concert performance but also for teaching and domestic music-making, showing Geminiani's skill in balancing artistic depth with accessibility. Geminiani's Concerti Grossi were well-received in his time and continued to be admired for their rich textures and expressive power. They exemplify the late Baroque ideal of merging virtuosity with emotional intensity. Today, they remain a staple of early music ensembles, highlighting Geminiani's role as a key figure in transmitting and transforming the Italian Baroque tradition for an international audience. Played by the Italian elite group L'Archicembalo, who previously recorded, to great critical acclaim, the String Concertos by Vivaldi for Brilliant Classics.

Tracklist 46 tracks

  1. 1 I. Andante 02:22
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    02:22
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  2. 2 II. Allegro 02:07
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  3. 3 III. Adagio 01:02
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  4. 4 IV. Allegro 01:53
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    01:53
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  5. 5 I. Adagio 02:03
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  6. 6 II. Allegro 02:03
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  7. 7 III. Adagio 01:45
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  8. 8 IV. Allegro 03:26
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    03:26
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  9. 9 I. Presto 02:17
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Presto
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  10. 10 II. Adagio 02:54
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  11. 11 III. Allegro 01:45
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  12. 12 I. Andante 02:16
    Track
    12
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    02:16
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  13. 13 II. Allegro 02:06
    Track
    13
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  14. 14 III. Andante 01:03
    Track
    14
    Title
    III. Andante
    Duration
    01:03
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  15. 15 IV. Allegro 01:50
    Track
    15
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  16. 16 I. Adagio 01:19
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    01:19
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  17. 17 II. Allegro 02:58
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  18. 18 III. Andante 00:53
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Andante
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  19. 19 IV. Allegro 02:04
    Track
    19
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:04
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  20. 20 I. Andante 01:43
    Track
    20
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  21. 21 II. Allegro 01:48
    Track
    21
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    01:48
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  22. 22 III. Adagio 00:43
    Track
    22
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    00:43
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  23. 23 IV. Allegro 02:54
    Track
    23
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  24. 24 I. Vivace 01:57
    Track
    24
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  25. 25 II. Allego 03:17
    Track
    25
    Title
    II. Allego
    Duration
    03:17
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  26. 26 III. Adagio 01:34
    Track
    26
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:34
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  27. 27 IV. Allegro 02:27
    Track
    27
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  28. 28 I. Largo e staccato 01:29
    Track
    28
    Title
    I. Largo e staccato
    Duration
    01:29
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  29. 29 II. Allegro 02:10
    Track
    29
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  30. 30 III. Adagio 02:34
    Track
    30
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  31. 31 IV. Allegro 03:44
    Track
    31
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  32. 32 I. Adagio e staccato 00:42
    Track
    32
    Title
    I. Adagio e staccato
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  33. 33 II. Allegro 02:07
    Track
    33
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:07
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  34. 34 III. Adagio 02:15
    Track
    34
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    02:15
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  35. 35 IV. Allegro 03:37
    Track
    35
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  36. 36 I. Largo e staccato 02:02
    Track
    36
    Title
    I. Largo e staccato
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  37. 37 II. Allegro 03:27
    Track
    37
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    03:27
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  38. 38 III. Vivace 02:12
    Track
    38
    Title
    III. Vivace
    Duration
    02:12
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  39. 39 I. Adagio e staccato 01:13
    Track
    39
    Title
    I. Adagio e staccato
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  40. 40 II. Allegro 02:00
    Track
    40
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:00
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  41. 41 III. Adagio 02:33
    Track
    41
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  42. 42 IV. Allegro 01:46
    Track
    42
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  43. 43 I. Adagio 02:50
    Track
    43
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    02:50
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  44. 44 II. Allegro 03:04
    Track
    44
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  45. 45 III. Adagio 01:10
    Track
    45
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:10
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo
  46. 46 IV. Allegro 02:38
    Track
    46
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:38
    Composer
    Francesco Geminiani
    Ensemble
    L' Archicembalo