Immerse yourself in the rich, baroque world of Antonio Caldara with his "Sonate a tre," a captivating collection of trio sonatas that showcase the composer's mastery of the form. Released in 2003 by Arion, this album presents a selection of Caldara's Op. 1 sonatas, originally published in Venice in 1693. These twelve sonatas, composed for two violins and basso continuo, offer a glimpse into the sacred and operatic influences that shaped Caldara's unique musical language.
Born in Venice in 1670, Antonio Caldara was a prolific composer known for his extensive vocal works, including operas and oratorios. However, his Op. 1 chamber music collection demonstrates his versatility and skill in instrumental composition. Each sonata in this album is a testament to Caldara's ability to create engaging and expressive music within the constraints of the trio sonata form.
The album features performances by the ensemble La Fidelissima, who bring these historic works to life with authenticity and virtuosity. The sonatas are presented in their original keys, allowing listeners to appreciate the full range of Caldara's harmonic language. From the somber introspection of the Grave movements to the lively energy of the Allegros, each sonata offers a unique listening experience.
With a duration of 58 minutes, this album is an excellent introduction to the world of Antonio Caldara and the trio sonata form. Whether you're a seasoned baroque enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Sonate a tre" is sure to captivate and inspire. So, sit back, relax, and let the enchanting melodies of Antonio Caldara transport you to the vibrant musical world of the late 17th century.
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Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: VivaceAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en si bémol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en si bémol majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en si bémol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : PrestoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: Grave-Allegro-AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
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