Immerse yourself in the intricate world of Lodovico Giustini's keyboard sonatas with the release of "Giustini: 12 Sonatas, Op. 1" on Brilliant Classics. This album, released on January 1, 2020, offers a comprehensive journey through Giustini's Op. 1, a collection of twelve sonatas that showcase the composer's mastery of the Baroque and early Classical styles.
Spanning over two and a half hours, this album is a testament to Giustini's virtuosity and his ability to blend various dance forms and musical expressions into cohesive and engaging compositions. Each sonata is a multi-movement work, featuring a mix of allegros, sarabandes, gigues, and other dance-inspired pieces, all performed with precision and passion.
Giustini, an Italian composer and keyboardist, was a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach and his works reflect a similar level of technical demand and artistic depth. This album is a rare opportunity to explore the lesser-known but equally captivating world of Italian Baroque music.
From the spirited opening of Sonata No. 1 to the lively finale of Sonata No. 12, each track is a demonstration of Giustini's unique voice and his significant contribution to the keyboard repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: I. Balletto. Spiritoso, Ma Non PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: II. Corrente. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: III. Sarabanda. GraveLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: IV. Giga. PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 1: V. Minuet. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 1: I. GraveLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 1: II. Corrente. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 1: III. Giga. GraveLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 1: IV. Giga. PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 1: V. MinuetLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 1: I. Siciliana. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 1: II. CanzoneLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 1: III. Andante, Ma Non PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 1: IV. Giga. PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 1: I. Preludia. LargoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 1: II. PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 1: III. Sarabanda. LargoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 1: IV. Giga. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 1: I. Preludio. Adagio E Arpeggiato Nell'acciaccatureLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 1: II. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 1: III. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 1: IV. Corrente. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 5 in D Major, Op. 1: V. Tempo di GavotteLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: I. Preludio. GraveLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: II. Allegro AssaiLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: III. DolceLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 6 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: IV. Giga. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 7 in G Major, Op. 1: I. Allemanda. AndanteLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 7 in G Major, Op. 1: II. Corrente. Presto AssaiLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 7 in G Major, Op. 1: III. Siciliana. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 7 in G Major, Op. 1: IV. Gavotta. PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 8 in A Major, Op. 1: I. Sarabanda. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 8 in A Major, Op. 1: II. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 8 in A Major, Op. 1: III. Rondò. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 8 in A Major, Op. 1: IV. Giga. PrestissimoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: I. Sarabanda. AndanteLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: II. Allemanda. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: III. Rondò. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: IV. Gavotta. AllegroLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 10 in F Minor, Op. 1: I. Allemanda. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 10 in F Minor, Op. 1: II. Canzone. Tempo di GavotteLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 10 in F Minor, Op. 1: III. Allemanda. Grave E AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 10 in F Minor, Op. 1: IV. Corrente. Allegro AssaiLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 11 in E Major, Op. 1: I. Allemanda. Allegro Ma Non PrestoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 11 in E Major, Op. 1: II. DolceLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 11 in E Major, Op. 1: III. GavottaLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 11 in E Major, Op. 1: IV. Rondò. AffettuosoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 11 in E Major, Op. 1: V. Giga. Allegro AssaiLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 12 in G Major, Op. 1: I. Sarabanda. LargoLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
Sonata No. 12 in G Major, Op. 1: II. CanzoneLodovico Giustini, Paolo Zentilin
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