Salvatore Accardo, a renowned violinist, presents a captivating journey through the world of classical music with his album "I violini di Cremona." Released on August 10, 2015, under Fonè Records, this album is a testament to Accardo's virtuosity and his deep connection with the historic violins of Cremona. The album spans a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, featuring a diverse collection of pieces played on some of the most celebrated violins in history, including those crafted by Andrea Amati, Nicolò Amati, Giuseppe Guarneri, Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, and Antonio Stradivari.
The tracklist is a blend of classical masterpieces and arrangements by Fritz Kreisler, showcasing Accardo's versatility and mastery. From the elegant "Tempo di Minuetto in the Style of Pugnani" played on Andrea Amati's Violin "Carlo IX" to the enchanting "Londonderry Air" on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese," each track is a showcase of Accardo's technical prowess and expressive depth. The album includes well-known pieces like "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)" and "Sérénade espagnole," as well as lesser-known gems like "Poupée valsante" and "Caprice viennois."
Accardo's interpretation of these pieces, coupled with the rich history and unique qualities of the violins he plays, makes "I violini di Cremona" a standout in the classical music genre. The album is a celebration of the violin's enduring legacy and the timeless beauty of classical music.
Tracks
Tempo di Minuetto in the Style of Pugnani - Played on Andrea Amati's Violin "Carlo IX"Fritz Kreisler, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Chanson Louis XIII et Pavane in the Style of Couperin - Played on Andrea Amati's Violin "Carlo IX"Fritz Kreisler, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Variations on a Theme of Corelli - Played on Andrea Amati's Violin "Carlo IX"Fritz Kreisler, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Sicilienne and Rigaudon in B Minor - Played on Nicolò Amati's Violin "Hämmerle"Fritz Kreisler, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Andantino in the Style of Martini - Played on Nicolò Amati's Violin "Hämmerle"Fritz Kreisler, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
3 Romances, Op. 94: No. 2, Einfach, innig - Arr. by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Giuseppe Guarneri's Violin "Quarestani"Robert Schumann, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Old Folks at Home "Swanee River" - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Giuseppe Guarneri's Violin "Quarestani"Stephen Foster, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
12 Danzas Españolas: No. 5, Andaluza - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù's Violin "Stauffer"Enrique Granados, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
The Old Refrain - Arr. by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù's Violin "Stauffer"Johann Brandl, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B. 78: No. 2, Dumka. Allegretto scherzando - Allegro vivo - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù's Violin "Stauffer"Antonín Dvořák, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
España, Op. 165: No. 2, Tango - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Isaac Albéniz, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Sérénade espagnole, Op. 150 - Arr. by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Cécile Chaminade, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 11: II. Andante cantabile - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Caprice viennois, Op. 2 - Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Fritz Kreisler, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100, B. 120: II. Larghetto "Indian Lament" - Arr. by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Antonín Dvořák, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Poupée valsante - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Ede Poldini, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Songs Without Words, Op. 62: No. 1, Andante espressivo, MWV U185 - Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Felix Mendelssohn, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
Londonderry Air - Arr. by Fritz Kreisler, Played on Antonio Stradivari's Violin "Cremonese"Traditional, Salvatore Accardo, Laura Manzini
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