Immerse yourself in the intricate and virtuosic world of Pietro Locatelli with this captivating collection of his Op. 4 works, released on Hyperion in 1997. This album is a testament to Locatelli's mastery of the violin and his innovative compositional style, which blends the Baroque and early Classical periods. Spanning a generous 98 minutes, the album features a diverse range of sonatas and concertos, each showcasing Locatelli's unique musical language and technical brilliance.
The album opens with a series of sonatas, or "Introduttione," each consisting of three movements that display a variety of moods and tempos. These pieces are notable for their intricate counterpoint and demanding violin parts, which highlight Locatelli's prowess as both a composer and a performer. The concertos that follow are equally impressive, with the Violin Concerto in F Major "à immitazione de Corni da Caccia" standing out for its unique imitation of hunting horns and the Violin Concerto in C Minor "a 5 da chiesa" for its dramatic and expressive depth.
Throughout the album, Locatelli's music is characterized by its technical complexity, harmonic richness, and expressive power. The performances on this recording are equally impressive, with the violinist and ensemble bringing out the full range of emotions and technical challenges in Locatelli's music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Introduttione in D Major, Op. 4 No. 1: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in D Major, Op. 4 No. 1: II. Allegro sempre pianoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in D Major, Op. 4 No. 1: III. PrestoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in F Major, Op. 4 No. 2: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in F Major, Op. 4 No. 2: II. Andante sempre pianoPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Introduttione in F Major, Op. 4 No. 2: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 3: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 3: II. Andante sempre pianoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in B-Flat Major, Op. 4 No. 3: III. PrestoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in G Major, Op. 4 No. 4: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in G Major, Op. 4 No. 4: II. Andante sempre pianoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in G Major, Op. 4 No. 4: III. PrestoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in D Major, Op. 4 No. 5: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Introduttione in D Major, Op. 4 No. 5: II. Andante sempre pianoPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Introduttione in D Major, Op. 4 No. 5: III. PrestoPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Introduttione in C Major, Op. 4 No. 6: I. VivacePietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Introduttione in C Major, Op. 4 No. 6: II. Andante sempre pianoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Introduttione in C Major, Op. 4 No. 6: III. PrestoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 4 No. 7: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 4 No. 7: II. LargoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 4 No. 7: III. AndantePietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 4 No. 7: IV. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in F Major "à immitazione de Corni da Caccia", Op. 4 No. 8: I. GravePietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in F Major "à immitazione de Corni da Caccia", Op. 4 No. 8: II. FugaPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in F Major "à immitazione de Corni da Caccia", Op. 4 No. 8: III. LargoPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in F Major "à immitazione de Corni da Caccia", Op. 4 No. 8: IV. VivacePietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in F Major "à immitazione de Corni da Caccia", Op. 4 No. 8: V. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 4 No. 9: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 4 No. 9: II. LargoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 4 No. 9: III. VivacePietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major "da camera", Op. 4 No. 10: I. AdagioPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major "da camera", Op. 4 No. 10: II. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in E-Flat Major "da camera", Op. 4 No. 10: III. MinuettoPietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in C Minor "a 5 da chiesa", Op. 4 No. 11: I. GravePietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in C Minor "a 5 da chiesa", Op. 4 No. 11: II. AndantePietro Locatelli, Raglan Baroque Players, Elizabeth Wallfisch
Violin Concerto in C Minor "a 5 da chiesa", Op. 4 No. 11: III. LargoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in C Minor "a 5 da chiesa", Op. 4 No. 11: IV. Largo andantePietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in C Minor "a 5 da chiesa", Op. 4 No. 11: V. VivacePietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 12: I. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Alison Bury, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Catherine Weiss, Raglan Baroque Players, Catherine Mackintosh
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 12: II. LargoPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Raglan Baroque Players, Catherine Mackintosh, Alison Bury, Catherine Weiss
Violin Concerto in F Major, Op. 4 No. 12: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Elizabeth Wallfisch, Alison Bury, Raglan Baroque Players, Catherine Weiss, Catherine Mackintosh
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