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Sarti: 6 Sonatas for Traversiere Flute & B.C.

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Composer
Giuseppe Sarti
Artist
Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Giacomo Benedetti, Valeria Brunelli
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Mar 21, 2025
Catalog #
BRI97332
UPC
5028421973326

About

As is the case with so many 18th-century composers, Giuseppe Sarti (1727-1802) enjoyed fame in his lifetime to rival W. A. Mozart's but is scarcely known today. Some might remember him as the author of the aria "Come un agnello", borrowed by Mozart in Don Giovanni. After all, Sarti's arias were in his lifetime regarded as true models of Italian style. Even after his death, they were regularly performed in the salons of the nobility. But by about 1840 the memory of the man and his works had largely faded. In recent decades, however, there has been a renewed focus on Sarti; not only for his compositions, but also for his merits as a pedagogue and theorist. The 6 Sonate a Flauto Traversiero solo e Basso Continuo were published in Paris by Christophe Le Menu. The date of publication, 1772, can be deduced from an advertisement that appeared in a periodical late that year. It is a collection of sonatas definitely conceived for an audience at a more professional than amateur level, with writing decidedly suited to the instrumental peculiarities of the transverse flute, which, according to the taste of the time, took as it's model the singing qualities of the human voice. This allowed Sarti to take advantage of his skill at composing operas in order to write particularly touching, even dramatic melodies, with typically theatrical affects such as in the Largo and Cantabile of the First Sonata or the Andante of the Fourth Sonata, both in the key of G minor, which on the transverse flute is, with it's veiled timbre, delicately affectionate. In the context of what is one of the main characteristics of flute (and violin) writing by Italian composers, Sarti employs an articulation dominated by legato, clearly diversifying himself, as did the French composers, from the predominantly articulated style that prevailed with German composers. The remarkably flautistic writing, for a composer who did not play the instrument nor wrote much instrumental music in general, suggests he may have been in contact with a flute virtuoso who either advised or inspired him. A credible hypothesis is that a collaboration with the orchestra of the Grand Duchy of Florence led him to work closely with it's principal flautist, the virtuoso Niccolo Dôthel. Other information: - Recorded December 2023 in Florence - Booklet in English contains liner notes by the harpsichordist, Giacomo Benedetti, along with profiles of all three players - Liner notes and biographical information in Italian available at brilliantclassics. Com - Giuseppe Sarti (1729-1802), an Italian composer primarily known for his operatic works, also contributed significantly to instrumental music. His flute sonatas exemplify the elegance and refinement of late Baroque and early Classical styles. - Sarti's flute sonatas are characterized by their lyrical melodies, which reflect the influence of vocal music, a hallmark of his operatic background. The sonatas typically follow the three-movement structure -fast-slow-fast- that was common in the 18th century. The first movements are often lively, with energetic, flowing lines for the flute, while the middle movements tend to be more expressive, allowing the instrument to display it's capacity for emotional nuance. The final movements bring a spirited conclusion, often featuring dance-like rhythms. - These sonatas were likely written for amateur musicians, given the rising popularity of the flute in domestic music-making circles of the time. As a result, they strike a balance between technical accessibility and artistic depth. - Played by Giovanni Miszczyszyn (Traversiere flute, made by Luca Ripanti in Turin/ Italy 2023, after Carlo Alberto Felice Palanca around 1760), Valeria Brunelli and Giacomo Benedetti. Giovanni Miszczyszyn studied with Peter Lucas Graf, and followed Master Classes with Aurele Nicolet and Jean-Pierre Rampal. At the same time he specialized in Baroque flute in seminars and classes with Barthold Kuijken and Pierre Sechet.

Tracklist 16 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegretto 05:23
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegretto
    Duration
    05:23
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  2. 2 II. Largo e cantabile 02:35
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Largo e cantabile
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  3. 3 III. Allegro 02:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  4. 4 I. Andante 06:19
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    06:19
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  5. 5 II. Allegro 03:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  6. 6 III. Minuetto 04:35
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Minuetto
    Duration
    04:35
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  7. 7 I. Cantabile 06:15
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Cantabile
    Duration
    06:15
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  8. 8 II. Allegro 03:04
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  9. 9 III. Rondo 03:37
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Rondo
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  10. 10 I. Andante 07:03
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    07:03
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  11. 11 II. Grave 01:43
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Grave
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  12. 12 III. Giga 03:21
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Giga
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  13. 13 I. Andantino 04:13
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Andantino
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  14. 14 II. Presto 03:58
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Presto
    Duration
    03:58
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  15. 15 I. Andante non molto 04:53
    Track
    15
    Title
    I. Andante non molto
    Duration
    04:53
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti
  16. 16 II. Allegro 03:21
    Track
    16
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    03:21
    Composer
    Giuseppe Sarti
    Performer
    Giovanni Miszczyszyn, Valeria Brunelli, Giacomo Benedetti