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Geminiani, F: The Complete Sonatas, Op. 1

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Geminiani, F: The Complete Sonatas, Op. 1
The playing, both individually and collectively, is impeccable and the result is a very significant recording indeed.

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Geminiani, F: The Complete Sonatas, Op. 1

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The playing, both individually and collectively, is impeccable and the result is a very significant recording indeed.

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With this double CD we celebrate Francesco Geminiani's 250th anniversary (1687-1762). It's incomprehensible that a contemporary of Handel whose compositions are every bit as good as Handel's has been so neglected. There are comprehensive sleeve notes but Somm’s principle hope is to convince the listener of the beauty and expressiveness of Geminiani's music which compares very favourably with his contemporary, Handel, with whom he performed for King George I in 1714. Contains a World Premiere Recording.

  • Release date: 10th Dec 2012
  • Label: SOMM
  • Catalogue number: SOMMCD248
  • Length: 2 hours 4 minutes
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Contents and tracklist

Geminiani, F: Violin Sonata Op. 1 No. 1 in G major
Work length9:23
I. Adagio - Presto
Track length2:56
II. Allegro
Track length2:39
III. Grave
Track length0:29
III. Allegro
Track length3:19
Geminiani, F: Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1, No. 2
Work length9:12
I. Grave
Track length1:54
II. Allegro
Track length2:58
III. Adagio
Track length1:10
IV. Allegro
Track length3:10
Geminiani, F: Sonata in E Minor, Op. 1, No. 3
Work length6:23
I. Adagio - Allegro
Track length3:02
II. Adagio
Track length0:18
III. Allegro
Track length3:03
Geminiani, F: Violin Sonata in D Major, Op. 1, No. 4
Work length7:16
I. Adagio
Track length1:37
II. Allegro
Track length2:41
III. Grave
Track length1:05
IV. Allegro
Track length1:53
Geminiani, F: Allegro in D Major (After Violin Sonata in D Major, Op. 1, No. 4)
Work length2:29
Geminiani, F: Sonata in B-Flat Major, Op. 1, No. 5
Work length7:34
I. Affettuoso
Track length2:13
II. Allegro moderato
Track length2:15
III. Grave - Andante
Track length0:52
IV. Allegro
Track length2:14
Geminiani, F: Violin Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1, No. 6
Work length8:01
I. Tendrement (Version for harpsichord)
Track length3:41
II. Lentement (Version for harpsichord)
Track length1:15
III. Vivement (Version for harpsichord)
Track length3:05
Geminiani, F: Sonata No. 6 for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor
Work length8:09
I. Andante
Track length3:25
II. Vivace
Track length4:44
Geminiani, F: Sonata No. 7 in D Minor
Work length7:07
I. Grave (Arr. for Recorder and Continuo)
Track length1:49
II. Allegro (Arr. for Recorder and Continuo)
Track length2:13
III. Grave (Arr. for Recorder and Continuo)
Track length0:43
IV. Gigue. Allegro (Arr. for Recorder and Continuo)
Track length2:22
Geminiani, F: Allegro in C Minor (After Violin Sonata in C Minor, Op. 10, No. 7)
Work length2:21
Geminiani, F: Violin Sonata in B Minor, Op. 1, No. 8
Work length7:59
I. Affettuoso
Track length1:42
II. Vivace
Track length2:25
III. Adagio
Track length1:36
IV. Vivace
Track length2:16
Geminiani, F: Violin Sonata in F Major, Op. 1, No. 9
Work length7:54
I. Vivace
Track length2:44
II. Andante
Track length1:54
III. Allegro
Track length3:16
Geminiani, F: Sonata in F Major, Op. 1, No. 9
Work length10:36
I. Largo - Andante
Track length3:48
II. Andante
Track length3:26
III. Allegro
Track length3:22
Geminiani, F: Sonata in E Major, Op, 1, No. 10
Work length15:09
I. Adagio (Arr. P. Chaboud for Flute and Basso Continuo)
Track length1:31
II. Allegro (Arr. P. Chaboud for Flute and Basso Continuo)
Track length2:33
III. Adagio (Arr. P. Chaboud for Flute and Basso Continuo)
Track length1:33
IV. Allegro (Arr. P. Chaboud for Flute and Basso Continuo)
Track length2:21
Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 10: I. Adagio (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length1:17
Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 10: II. Allegro (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length2:16
Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 10: III. Adagio (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length1:23
Sonata in E Major, Op. 1, No. 10: IV. Allegro (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length2:15
Geminiani, F: Sonata in A Minor, Op. 1, No. 11
Work length6:45
I. Vivace (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length1:55
II. Affettuoso (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length2:20
III. Allegro (Arr. F. Barsanti for 2 Violins and Basso Continuo)
Track length2:30
Geminiani, F: Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 1, No. 12
Work length8:05
I. Amoroso
Track length3:19
II. Allegro
Track length2:13
III. Allegro
Track length2:33

Awards and reviews

Early Music Review

The playing, both individually and collectively, is impeccable and the result is a very significant recording indeed.

As performances, these want for nothing in terms of technical brilliance and musical integrity, and the recorded balance is singularly satisfying.
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