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Valli’s interpretation cascades with the splendour of the Italian style; no repeat is left unadorned and small gestures are as vivid as the emotions frozen in Bernini’s sculptures…the French... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 22nd Feb 2019
Catalogue No: A459
Label: Arcana
Length: 3 hours 14 minutes

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Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 1 in G minor

Work length4:10

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Mauro Valli

Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 6 in G Major

Work length6:29

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Mauro Valli

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV1007

Work length20:45

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Mauro Valli

I. Prélude

Track length3:15

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II. Allemande

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III. Courante

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IV. Sarabande

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V. Menuet I - II

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VI. Gigue

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Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 3 in D Major

Work length4:15

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Mauro Valli

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV1012

Work length33:17

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Mauro Valli

I. Prélude

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II. Allemande

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III. Courante

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IV. Sarabande

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V. Gavotte I - II

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VI. Gigue

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Gabrielli: Canon à due Violoncelli in D Major

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Mauro Valli

Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 7 in D minor

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Mauro Valli

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV1008

Work length19:47

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Mauro Valli

I. Prélude

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II. Allemande

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III. Courante

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IV. Sarabande

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V. Menuet I - II

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VI. Gigue

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Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 4 in E-Flat Major

Work length6:12

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Mauro Valli

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV1010

Work length26:26

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Mauro Valli

I. Prélude

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II. Allemande

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III. Courante

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IV. Sarabande

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V. Bourrée I - II

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VI. Gigue

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Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 5 in C Major

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Mauro Valli

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV1009

Work length24:05

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Mauro Valli

I. Prélude

Track length3:57

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II. Allemande

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III. Courante

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IV. Sarabande

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V. Gavotte I - II

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VI. Gigue

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Gabrielli: Ricercar No. 2 in A minor

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Mauro Valli

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV1011

Work length26:44

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I. Prélude

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II. Allemande

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III. Courante

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IV. Sarabande

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V. Gavotte I - II

Track length5:09

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VI. Gigue

Track length2:54

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Bach and Gabrielli: the focus of this recording is an unusual musical match involving the famous 6 Suites for violoncello solo by Johann Sebastian Bach and the little-known 7 Ricercari for violoncello solo (1689) by Domenico Gabrielli of Bologna, the first example of a work for unaccompanied cello in history, and thus the only precedent and possible model for the Bach masterpiece. In what ways are the two series of compositions linked? Cellist Mauro Valli is convinced that there is a connection between the two for a number of reasons, including the preponderant correspondence of the keys.

Bach assiduously performed and transcribed works by Italian composers, not only those of his contemporaries but also of earlier musicians, so it is highly likely that he was familiar with Gabrielli’s works, in particular with the Ricercari.

Mauro Valli provides an intriguingly new interpretation of Bach’s six masterpieces by heralding each one with the corresponding Ricercare. The outcome is strikingly fresh and original, with a wealth of courageously personal diminutions and embellishments that derive from Valli’s deep knowledge of the Italian baroque repertoire. Bach was fascinated by composers such as Frescobaldi, Albinoni and Vivaldi, and it certainly makes good sense to perform his Suites in the Italian style!

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May 2019

Valli’s interpretation cascades with the splendour of the Italian style; no repeat is left unadorned and small gestures are as vivid as the emotions frozen in Bernini’s sculptures…the French movements shimmer with the gleam of Versailles…Valli wears his scholarship lightly and his conviction is catching – reminding us that notions of authenticity are far from tied to a single time and place.

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