Corelli: Sonatas for viola da gamba & continuo, Op. 5

On this CD:

1. Sonata for violin & continuo in C minor, Op. 5/3
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli
Performed by Guido Balestracci, Eunice Moreira Brandao, Eduardo Eguez, Gaetano Nasillo, Massimiliano Raschietti, Massimiliano Raschietti

2. Sonata for violin & continuo in F major, Op. 5/10
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli
Performed by Guido Balestracci, Eunice Moreira Brandao, Eduardo Eguez, Gaetano Nasillo, Massimiliano Raschietti, Massimiliano Raschietti

3. Sonata for violin & continuo in E major, Op. 5/11
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli
Performed by Guido Balestracci, Eduardo Eguez, Gaetano Nasillo, Massimiliano Raschietti, Massimiliano Raschietti

4. Sonata for violin & continuo in G minor, Op. 5/5
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli
Performed by Guido Balestracci, Eduardo Eguez, Gaetano Nasillo, Massimiliano Raschietti, Massimiliano Raschietti

5. Sonata for violin & continuo in D minor, Op. 5/7
Composed by Arcangelo Corelli
Performed by Guido Balestracci, Eduardo Eguez, Gaetano Nasillo, Massimiliano Raschietti, Massimiliano Raschietti

Corelli: Sonatas for viola da gamba & continuo, Op. 5, Music, Arcangelo Corelli, Massimiliano Raschietti, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Violin with Keyboard
Italian Cello Sonatas
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Exquisite!
  • Technique isn't everything
  • Superb Starker
 Italian Cello Sonatas

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ASIN: B0000057MG
Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In A Major: 1. Adagio
  2. Sonata In A Major: 2. Allegro
  3. Sonata In E Minor: 1. Largo
  4. Sonata In E Minor: 2. Allegro
  5. Sonata In E Minor: 3. Largo
  6. Sonata In E Minor: 4. Allegro
  7. Sonata In D minor: 1. Preludio
  8. Sonata In D minor: 2. Allemanda
  9. Sonata In D minor: 3. Sarabanda
  10. Sonata In D minor: 4. Giga
  11. Sonata In D Major: 1. Allegro - Locatelli Sonata in D Major
  12. Sonata In D Major: 2. Adagio - Locatelli Sonata in D Major
  13. Sonata In D Major: 3. Minuetto
  14. Sonata In E Major: 1. Grave
  15. Sonata In E Major: 2. Allegro
  16. Sonata In E Major: 3. Allegro (tempo di gavotta)
  17. Sonata In E Major: 4. Largo
  18. Sonata In E Major: 5. Allegro
  19. Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 1. Vivace
  20. Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 2. Adagio
  21. Sonata In G Minor, BWV 1029: 3. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Exquisite!.......2006-10-06

This is a fabulous recording! The music and musicianship are superb. The Vivaldi is soulful and the Locatelli and Valentini sonatas are virtuoso pieces wonderfully played. The third Bach sonata was placed on this CD because it did not fit on the Mercury set with the Bach suites. It is a bit of a change of pace (certainly not an Italian cello sonata!). But Sebok is perhaps the best of Starker's collaborators. Their lifelong friendship and shared musical tastes make this one of the best recordings of this Bach sonata. You have to own this CD if you already own the Mercury edition of the Bach solo suites with the other two Bach sonatas.

I am not sure what the "one star" reviewer was thinking. Perhaps he was expecting Baroque a la Jacqueline DuPre...

1 out of 5 stars Technique isn't everything.......2005-11-27

In this recording, Janos Starker proves what true musicians around the globe already know: technique is definitely not everything. These performances are so bland and dry, but you'll never hear him make a mistake. I'd really rather listen to someone who plays with expression but who makes little errors anyday over Janos. I know he's really highly esteemed in the cello world, but he really oughtta stay away from Baroque. These performances are about as gripping as a Slip-`N-Slide. Add to it that he plays all the music like it's Ravel or Brahms (i like both of them, but way different style); the vibrato machine is constantly on - TURN IT OFF! ARE YOU TRYING TO SOUND LIKE A BEL CANTO OPERA SINGER?, tuning is A440, clanky bright PIANO for accompaniment, no one playing continuo - the guy OBVIOUSLY doesn't give a flying fig about authenticity, or the composer's intentions. To sum it up, if you want a recording that sounds like the Suzuki Cello School tapes with way less expression and an even hokier sounding piano, buy this recording. Everyone else, beware.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Starker.......2001-04-28

This collection of Italian Cello Sonatas by the great Janos Starker is one of the most delightful chamber albums I own. The world renowned cellist was joined on this 1966 recording by pianist Stephen Swedish on five of the selections, and by his frequent collaborator Gyorgy Sebok on the Bach Sonata in G minor, which was recorded in 1963 and added to this collection to increase its length (it is a welcome addition musically too). The selections here range from famous composers like Bach, Boccherini and Vivaldi, to the lesser known Corelli, Locatelli and Valentini. For me, the common thread of this recording is the passionate performances of Starker. Whether it is the happy bounce of the Vivaldi Allegro, the sublime rendering of the Boccherini Adagio, or the precise interplay with Sebok on the Bach Sonata, Starker plays masterfully and his cello is captured in rich, full sound by the Mercury Living Presence recording technique. This is an excellent purchase for all cello enthusiasts.
La Folia, Variations On A Theme
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • A unique but limited compilation
  • Very Redundant
  • Corelli's best work.
 La Folia, Variations On A Theme

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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ASIN: B0000063BT
Release Date: 1998-03-10

Tracks:

  1. Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 12
  2. Les Follies d'Espagne
  3. Primo e Secondo Libro di Toccate: Folia From Toccata No. 7 (Primo tono)
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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A unique but limited compilation.......2005-07-11

I was drawn to this album for its unique compilation of "La folia" (pronounced "la foh-LEE-ah," literally meaning mad or empty-headed) -- arguably "the most lasting and famous tune in Western music" and "one of the most remarkable phenomena in the history of music," according to a breathtakingly comprehensive Web shrine, "La folia, a musical cathedral," which explores the hidden world of this famous 16th-century theme and endeavors to list all derivations and interpretations of it. The motif, with its characteristic harmonic pattern, has fascinated composers to the present day (many samples, including many by modern composers are available on that Web site).

Truly, as a theme and variations, this CD may seem repetitive and boring to some. That would be a matter of personal taste. However, I am rather fascinated with it, even more so as I have learned of its history. Among the most famous and influential variations (and my favorites) are those of Arcangelo Corelli (Track No. 1) and Antonio Vivaldi (Track No. 4). I also enjoy the Geminiani. (...)
For a bit of concise background, I excerpt and adapt a few paragraphs from "La folia, a musical cathedral." Its roots (linguistically, metaphorically, musically) of madness, dance, folly, fertility, and pleasure have captured the imagination of many. The taste offered by "La Folia, Variations on a Theme" is perhaps not yet the definitive collection, but for those entranced by La folia, it whets the appetite for more:

"'Folía' (modern spelling; the old spelling lacked the accent, as was the norm in Spain during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries) is of Iberian origin and refers to a fertility dance in three-four time originating in the late 15th century. In music Folia meant, at least till the 1670s, a very quick-paced and tumultuous dance, in which the dancers carried men dressed as women upon their shoulders. They were literally driven mad by the noise and the stirring rhythm. The 'early' Folia is sometimes called Folías españolas while the 'later' Folia might be indicated as Folías italianas. Derived from the Tuscan term 'Folle' (meaning empty-headed) the title Follia (with double LL) is used by many Italian composers. . . . The English word Folly has roughly the same meaning as the Tuscan term. In France the structure and its variations became known as Folies d'Espagne, with reference to its presumed origin. . . .

"What is so special about this tune?

"(1) The instant appeal of the music might be explained in the human's pursuit for balance. Speaking from a musicological point of view we are dealing with almost perfect symmetry and intricate harmonic layering.

"(2) By far the most important reason is that it is very pleasant music to listen to. There is somehow an instant appeal for listeners and composers alike. It even sounds familiar when you have never heard the piece before. . . . Being captivated by the tune is of course a matter of personal taste, for there remain plenty of people who get bored by hearing only a couple of variations.

"(3) From 1672 up to now the theme has not lost its power. . . . Composers are always looking for something that will give a piece instant flavour and character. La Folia variations provide lots of freedom too because there are no fixed numbers of variations to complete nor has there to be any structure between the variations.

"(4) Finally there is the interesting social phenomenon that the music had its roots in popular culture and developed into a stately court dance; from a fertility dance for the people into a courtly flirtation."



2 out of 5 stars Very Redundant.......2005-06-05

I bought this album for one piece, that being track number four. After I listened through the entire thing I found that I only liked tracks four and five, and after listening to those a two more times, I became very annoyed.
For those of you who don't know, La Folia is just a piece with the same repeating pattern. These patterns go on for one hour with this CD and become boring and annoying.
Tracks number four and five are really the only decent tracks on this album.
Don't become dissapointed with this CD like I did.

4 out of 5 stars Corelli's best work........2000-09-01

This is a spectacular performance of one of Corelli's best work La Folia. I highly recomend this CD to people who like boroque music.
Corelli: Sonatas for viola da gamba & continuo, Op. 5
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Enchanting gamba version of beloved Corelli sonatas
  • Corelli and beyond.
 Corelli: Sonatas for viola da gamba & continuo, Op. 5

Manufacturer: Symphonia
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Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1999-04-01

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Enchanting gamba version of beloved Corelli sonatas.......2000-11-17

I could be persuaded that the combination of solo viola da gamba with basso continuo - baroque cello, viola da gamba, etc. -- is even better than the violin originals. The mixture of the warm, husky sounds of the instruments, and a sense of expression in the tempos and dynamics make this an enchanting recording. I recommend the first 5 cuts, the sonata in C major, especially the first and fifth dances.

5 out of 5 stars Corelli and beyond........2000-08-14

When you listen to music which you have heard so many times that you feel that you've heard it perhaps once too often and then even so you will hear it again because of its intrinsic beauty, well, it takes a very special performance to restore that feeling of listening to the music for the very first time. If you like baroque chamber music and instruments, if you like Corelli and if you like these particular sonatas, you will just love this recording. Well balanced, formally precise and deeply moving, very human and also so beyond words.

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