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Special offer. Pilati: Preludio, aria e tarantella; Quattro canzoni popolari italiane, Divertimento, Bagatelles
Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano
The orchestral style of Mario Pilati (1903-38) was largely light-spirited and folky. The orchestra clearly enjoys itself here in his sunny Neapolitan world.
Special offer. Pilati: Preludio, aria e tarantella; Quattro canzoni popolari italiane, Divertimento, Bagatelles
Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Adriano
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The orchestral style of Mario Pilati (1903-38) was largely light-spirited and folky. The orchestra clearly enjoys itself here in his sunny Neapolitan world.
About
Mario Pilati was a leading member of the Italian generation of composers born around the turn of the 20th century. His love of the Baroque can be felt in the sunny and joyful immediacy of Preludio, aria e tarantella, originally conceived for violin and piano. His other abiding passion was for the folk traditions of his native country, exemplified by his beautiful settings of Quattro canzoni popolari italiane – light, elegant, and suffused with subtle humour – and the delightful Bagatelles. In the strikingly inventive Divertimento for brass ensemble, he draws on cinema, jazz and the vibrancy of Neapolitan street life.
Contents and tracklist
- Vadim Davydov (piccolo), Aleksandr Kosolov (oboe)
- Moscow Symphony Orchestra
- Adriano
- Aleksandr Posikera (bassoon), Ellena Alekseyeva (piano)
- Moscow Symphony Orchestra
- Adriano
Awards and reviews
April 2020
The orchestral style of Mario Pilati (1903-38) was largely light-spirited and folky. The orchestra clearly enjoys itself here in his sunny Neapolitan world.
September/October 2020
There is nothing profound here, but this is a great discovery of well-crafted, totally unpretentious, charming music. The performances are totally committed to this music and greatly benefit from the expert conducting of Adriano. The sound quality is excellent.
