The Floating City (CD)

His Majesty's Sagbutts & Cornetts

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Sonaten, Canzonen & Tänze von Dario Castello & Giovanni Picchi

Artists:: His Majestys Sagbutts and Cornets
Label:: Hyperion
Year of recording ca.:: 1997
UPC/EAN:: 0034571153209
Release date:: 1.11.2010
Series:: Helios

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Dario Castello remains one of the most mysterious of composers: beyond a couple of references to his name on the title pages to his published works there is no record of his life; it has even been suggested—albeit inconclusively—that the name is an anagram. Yet his music offers clear testimony to his creative skills. The 1621 volume, which comprises twelve works, presents the first ever collection devoted entirely to instrumental sonatas; likewise, the seventeen pieces published in 1629 are also exclusively sonatas. Castello takes elements of the traditional multi-voiced Venetian canzona, not least passages of virtuoso solo writing and of concertante exchanges between several players, and successfully introduces them into extended works.

Much more is known of the life of Giovanni Picchi. He was a fine harpsichordist, organist of several Venetian churches and institutions, and a noted performer and composer of dance music. The works on this recording are as innovative and varied as this heritage would suggest.

Rezensionen

'There is some stunningly exuberant virtuosity on display here. A magnificent, exhilarating disc that goes straight into contention for the Want List. Buy a copy and give yourself a rare and special treat' (Fanfare, USA)

'Dazzling playing' (BBC Music Magazine)

'An unusual and rewarding disc' (Classic FM Magazine)

Disk 1 von 1 (CD)

1 Giovanni Picchi: Canzonen (Venedig 1624) / Canzoni Nr. 19 (Canzon decima nona a 8)
2 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 14 (a 2 canti und B. c.)
3 Giovanni Picchi: Canzonen (Venedig 1624) / Canzoni Nr. 15 (Canzon decima quinta a 6)
4 Giovanni Picchi: Canzonen (Venedig 1624) / Canzoni Nr. 17 (Canton decima settima a 8)
5 Giovanni Picchi: Toccata
6 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 10 (a 3 canti und B. c.)
7 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 11 (a 3 canti und B. c.)
8 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 5 (a 2 canti und B. c.)
9 Giovanni Picchi: Ballo Ongaro
10 Giovanni Picchi: Padoana ditta la Ongara (Ungarische Pavane)
11 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 8 (für 2 Soprane und B.
12 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 17 (a 4 canti in eco)
13 Giovanni Picchi: Canzonen (Venedig 1624) / Canzoni Nr. 18 (Canzon decima ottawa a 8)
14 Giovanni Picchi: Canzonen (Venedig 1624) / Canzoni Nr. 14 (Canzon decima quarta a 4 Tromboni e doi Cornetti)
15 Dario Castello: Sonaten II (1629) / 29 Sonate conc. in stil moderno - Secondo Libro - Nachdr. 1644 und 1656 Nr. 13 (a 2 canti in eco)