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Giardini: 6 Sonatas for violin and continuo, Op. 1, London 1

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Details

Composer
Felice Giardini
Artist
I Solisti Ambrosiani
Format
CD
Label
Tactus
Released
Jan 30, 2026
Catalog #
TC710704
UPC
8007194108491

About

This release is devoted to the complete set of six Sonatas for Violin and Basso Continuo, Op. 1 by Felice Giardini (also known as Degiardino), published in London in 1751. Born in Turin in 1716, and passing away in Moscow in 1796, Giardini stands as a bridge between eras and styles, forging a distinctive voice, in which diverse musical languages merge with remarkable balance. A virtuoso of string instruments, he masterfully explored their possibilities, during the delicate transition from the Baroque to the early Classical period, an era often defined as the galant style. The Op. 1 collection belongs to Giardini's early years, and it's formal structure reflects typical Baroque conventions: all six sonatas are laid out in three movements, alternating fast and slow tempi, occasionally bearing the markings of stylized dance forms (such as minuets, and gigues) reminiscent of Baroque suites. The main performers of this rediscovery, are I Solisti Ambrosiani (v. tc 681302, tc 670203, tc 670291) with Davide Belosio on violin, Claudio Frigerio on cello, and Nicola Bisotti on harpsichord.

Tracklist 6 tracks

  1. 1 Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 1, No. 1 11:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    Violin Sonata in G Major, Op. 1, No. 1
    Duration
    11:24
    Composer
    Felice Giardini
    Ensemble
    I Solisti Ambrosiani
  2. 2 Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 1, No. 2 12:48
    Track
    2
    Title
    Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 1, No. 2
    Duration
    12:48
    Composer
    Felice Giardini
    Ensemble
    I Solisti Ambrosiani
  3. 3 Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1, No. 3 12:53
    Track
    3
    Title
    Violin Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1, No. 3
    Duration
    12:53
    Composer
    Felice Giardini
    Ensemble
    I Solisti Ambrosiani
  4. 4 Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1, No. 4 13:19
    Track
    4
    Title
    Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 1, No. 4
    Duration
    13:19
    Composer
    Felice Giardini
    Ensemble
    I Solisti Ambrosiani
  5. 5 Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 5 11:34
    Track
    5
    Title
    Violin Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 5
    Duration
    11:34
    Composer
    Felice Giardini
    Ensemble
    I Solisti Ambrosiani
  6. 6 Violin Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1, No. 6 11:20
    Track
    6
    Title
    Violin Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1, No. 6
    Duration
    11:20
    Composer
    Felice Giardini
    Ensemble
    I Solisti Ambrosiani