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Corelli: Violin Sonatas, Op.5 (complete)

Trio Corelli

Corelli: Violin Sonatas, Op.5 (complete)

Format: CD
Label: Bridge
UPC: 0090404937125
Catnr: BRIDG 9371
Release date: 12 March 2012
2 CD
 
Label
Bridge
UPC
0090404937125
Catalogue number
BRIDG 9371
Release date
12 March 2012
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Artist(s)
Composer(s)

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Composer(s)

Arcangelo Corelli

The Italian composer and violinist Arcangelo Corelli was the first European composer who was recognized for his instrumental works, and was also the one who established genres such as the sonata and the concerto grosso. His works were of major importance for the development of chamber music and orchestral music. Composers such as Vivaldi, Geminiani and Telemann revised Corelli’s works or imitated his style. The virtuosic style of playing that Corelli taught to his pupils was of vital importance for the development of violin playing, and formed the foundation of the violin technique until the 19th century. Although Corelli was famous during his lifetime, only little is known about his life. The available information consists primarily of a wealth of legends...
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The Italian composer and violinist Arcangelo Corelli was the first European composer who was recognized for his instrumental works, and was also the one who established genres such as the sonata and the concerto grosso. His works were of major importance for the development of chamber music and orchestral music. Composers such as Vivaldi, Geminiani and Telemann revised Corelli’s works or imitated his style. The virtuosic style of playing that Corelli taught to his pupils was of vital importance for the development of violin playing, and formed the foundation of the violin technique until the 19th century.
Although Corelli was famous during his lifetime, only little is known about his life. The available information consists primarily of a wealth of legends and anecdotes for which no reliable evidence can be found. It is known that Corelli studied in Bologna, and worked in Rome around 1675, where he played in various ensembles, led the orchestras of his patrons and performed as a soloist at the house concerts of the aristocracy.
Corelli’s oeuvre comprises solely of instrumental works, amongst them concerti grossi, chamber sonatas and church sonatas, published in sets of twelve. Currently his compositions are not as popular as during his lifetime, but there are still some works that are loved by the audience, like the so-called Christmas Concerto from his 12 Concerti Grossi op.6.

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Disc #1
01.
Sonata 1 in D major: I. Grave - Allegro - Adagio
03:16
(Corelli)
02.
Sonata 1 in D major: II. Allegro
02:21
(Corelli)
03.
Sonata 1 in D major: III. Allegro
01:01
(Corelli)
04.
Sonata 1 in D major: IV. Adagio
02:34
(Corelli)
05.
Sonata 1 in D major: V. Allegro
01:40
(Corelli)
06.
Sonata 2 in B flat major: I. Grave
02:57
(Corelli)
07.
Sonata 2 in B flat major: II. Allegro
02:11
(Corelli)
08.
Sonata 2 in B flat major: III. Vivace
01:22
(Corelli)
09.
Sonata 2 in B flat major: IV. Adagio
02:40
(Corelli)
10.
Sonata 2 in B flat major: V. Vivace
01:17
(Corelli)
11.
Sonata 3 in C major: I. Adagio
03:16
(Corelli)
12.
Sonata 3 in C major: II. Allegro
01:56
(Corelli)
13.
Sonata 3 in C major: III. Adagio
03:14
(Corelli)
14.
Sonata 3 in C major: IV. Allegro
01:04
(Corelli)
15.
Sonata 3 in C major: V. Allegro
02:38
(Corelli)
16.
Sonata 4 in F major: I. Adagio
02:20
(Corelli)
17.
Sonata 4 in F major: II. Allegro
02:23
(Corelli)
18.
Sonata 4 in F major: III. Vivace
01:16
(Corelli)
19.
Sonata 4 in F major: IV. Adagio
02:30
(Corelli)
20.
Sonata 4 in F major: V. Allegro
02:24
(Corelli)
21.
Sonata 5 in G minor: I. Adagio
03:23
(Corelli)
22.
Sonata 5 in G minor: II. Vivace
01:54
(Corelli)
23.
Sonata 5 in G minor: III. Adagio
02:23
(Corelli)
24.
Sonata 5 in G minor: IV. Vivace
01:27
(Corelli)
25.
Sonata 5 in G minor: V. Allegro
01:41
(Corelli)
26.
Sonata 6 in A major: I. Grave
03:25
(Corelli)
27.
Sonata 6 in A major: II. Allegro
02:14
(Corelli)
28.
Sonata 6 in A major: III. Allegro
01:05
(Corelli)
29.
Sonata 6 in A major: IV. Adagio
02:12
(Corelli)
30.
Sonata 6 in A major: V. Allegro
02:22
(Corelli)

Disc #2
01.
Sonata 7 in D minor: I. Preludio, Vivace
02:14
(Corelli)
02.
Sonata 7 in D minor: II. Corrente, Allegro
02:29
(Corelli)
03.
Sonata 7 in D minor: III. Sarabanda, Largo
01:55
(Corelli)
04.
Sonata 7 in D minor: IV. Giga, Allegro
02:22
(Corelli)
05.
Sonata 8 in E minor: I. Preludio, Largo
03:48
(Corelli)
06.
Sonata 8 in E minor: II. Allemanda, Allegro
01:52
(Corelli)
07.
Sonata 8 in E minor: III. Sarabanda, largo
02:11
(Corelli)
08.
Sonata 8 in E minor: IV. Giga, Allegro
01:55
(Corelli)
09.
Sonata 9 in A major: I. Preludio, Largo
04:04
(Corelli)
10.
Sonata 9 in A major: II. Giga, Allegro
02:58
(Corelli)
11.
Sonata 9 in A major: III. Adagio
00:39
(Corelli)
12.
Sonata 9 in A major: IV. Tempo di Gavotta, Allegro
02:24
(Corelli)
13.
Sonata 10 in F major: I. Preludio, Adagio
02:25
(Corelli)
14.
Sonata 10 in F major: II. Allemanda, Allegro
02:20
(Corelli)
15.
Sonata 10 in F major: III. Sarabanda, Largo
02:32
(Corelli)
16.
Sonata 10 in F major: IV. Gavotta, Allegro
00:36
(Corelli)
17.
Sonata 10 in F major: V. Giga, Allegro
02:19
(Corelli)
18.
Sonata 11 in E major: I. Preludio, Adagio
02:22
(Corelli)
19.
Sonata 11 in E major: II. Allegro
02:52
(Corelli)
20.
Sonata 11 in E major: III. Adagio
00:48
(Corelli)
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