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De Gambarini: Complete Works For Keyboard

Margherita Torretta (performer)

De Gambarini: Complete Works For Keyboard
Perhaps it is Torretta’s own affinity with and background in dance that means the grace of De Gambarini’s music comes to the fore; these are poised performances, with imaginatively decorated...

De Gambarini: Complete Works For Keyboard

Margherita Torretta (performer)

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Perhaps it is Torretta’s own affinity with and background in dance that means the grace of De Gambarini’s music comes to the fore; these are poised performances, with imaginatively decorated...

About

Elisabetta de Gambarini (1731-1765) was an accomplished composer, singer and harpsichordist during the 18th century. A notable figure in the London music scene, she made significant contributions to the keyboard repertoire of her time. De Gambarini's works are characterized by their blend of Italian lyricism and the intricate counterpoint of the Baroque era, reflecting her dual talents as a performer and a composer. Her most famous collection, "Lessons for the Harpsichord," showcases a variety of styles, from expressive adagios to lively allegros. These pieces not only highlight her technical skill but also her ability to infuse emotion and character into her compositions. The "Lessons" are praised for their pedagogical value, offering insights into Baroque performance practice and ornamentation. As a female composer in a male-dominated field, Gambarini's keyboard works present an important testament to her artistic prowess and resilience. Margherita Torretta studied with Aquile Delle-Vigne Fabbri, and at Lake Como Academy with William Grant Nabore, Dmitri Bashkirov and FouTs'Ong. The release of her CD with Scarlatti Sonatas received enthusiastic reviews in the international press, Classicstoday.com gave it a 10/10: "what a fun album Margherita Torretta has produced! There's a sense of absolute abandon that jumps at you from the speakers, but it's not the thunder and bombast that make it so impressive. Rather it's the sense of happy, unbridled enthusiasm, leaving refinement well behind in favor of frolicking".

Contents and tracklist

I. Allegretto
Track length2:57
II. Siciliana
Track length1:53
III. Giga
Track length1:43
I. Vivace
Track length2:57
II. Siciliana
Track length1:20
III. Spiritoso Assai
Track length2:09
I. Tempo di Gavotta
Track length1:41
II. March
Track length2:07
III. Non troppo Presto
Track length1:00
I. Allegro Moderato
Track length3:24
II. Adagio
Track length1:30
III. Minuet and Variations
Track length2:30
I. Allegro
Track length2:31
II. Minuetto
Track length0:51
III. Allegro Grazioso
Track length0:59
I. Grazioso
Track length1:18
II. Allegro Moderato
Track length3:17

Awards and reviews

February 2025

Perhaps it is Torretta’s own affinity with and background in dance that means the grace of De Gambarini’s music comes to the fore; these are poised performances, with imaginatively decorated repeats.

January 2025

These are not Baroque suites thickened with counterpoint but slight-textured, multi-movement sonatas and single movements full of light...It helps, of course, that Torretta has such an intelligent way with them.
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