Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with Francesco Antonio Bonporti's "Complete Sonatas for 2 Violins and B.C." This captivating album, released on March 27, 2024, under the Brilliant Classics label, offers a comprehensive collection of Bonporti's sonatas, showcasing his mastery and innovation in the genre.
Spanning a total of 1 hour and 13 minutes, the album features a total of 42 tracks, divided into 12 sonatas, each composed of multiple movements. The sonatas are presented in a variety of keys, from the bright and cheerful D Major to the introspective and melancholic G Minor, offering a rich tapestry of musical colors and emotions.
Bonporti, an Italian composer and priest, was known for his contributions to the development of the sonata form. His works, as heard in this album, blend the contrapuntal complexity of the Baroque era with a distinctive melodic lyricism that is uniquely his own. The sonatas for two violins and basso continuo (B.C.) are particularly notable for their intricate interplay between the two violin parts, creating a dialogue that is both engaging and intellectually stimulating.
This album is a testament to Bonporti's skill as a composer and his enduring influence on the world of classical music. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to the Baroque era, this collection offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 1: I. AdagioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 1: II. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 1: III. GraveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 1: IV. Lento-AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: I. AdagioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: II. Alla breveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: III. GraveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 1: IV. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 1: I. LargoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 1: II. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 1: III. GraveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 1: IV. Con spiritFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 4 in B Minor, Op. 1: I. GraveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 4 in B Minor, Op. 1: II. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 4 in B Minor, Op. 1: III. AndanteFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 4 in B Minor, Op. 1: IV. SpiritosoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 1: I. AndanteFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 1: II. VivaceFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 1: III. GraveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 1: IV. Allegro e prestoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 1: V. Alla breveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 1: I. LargoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 1: II. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 1: III. AdagioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in F Major, Op. 1: IV. Presto e allegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 7 in E Major, Op. 1: I. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 7 in E Major, Op. 1: II. Allegro e puntatoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 7 in E Major, Op. 1: III. GraveFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 7 in E Major, Op. 1: IV. PrestissimoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, Op. 1: I. AdagioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, Op. 1: II. VivaceFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, Op. 1: III. LargoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in A Minor, Op. 1: IV. Presto presto e unitoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: I. VivaceFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: II. AllegroFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: III. Adagio assaiFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 9 in C Major, Op. 1: IV. PrestoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 10 in A Major, Op. 1: I. SpiccatoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 10 in A Major, Op. 1: II. Tempo giustoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 10 in A Major, Op. 1: III. Adagio e spiccatoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 10 in A Major, Op. 1: IV. PrestoFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in C Major, Op. 2: I. PreludioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in C Major, Op. 2: II. AllemandaFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in C Major, Op. 2: III. AdagioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 8 in C Major, Op. 2: IV. GavottaFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 2: I. PreludioFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 2: II. CorrenteFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 2: III. SarabandaFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 2: IV. GavottaFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 2: I. Preludio. AllemandaFrancesco Antonio Bonporti, Labirinti Armonici
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