Embark on a musical voyage through the Baroque era with Johann Adolf Hasse's "An Italian Journey," released on Concerto Classics. This captivating album, spanning nearly two hours, showcases the virtuosity and elegance of Hasse's compositions for the harpsichord. Hasse, a prominent figure of the 18th century, was renowned for his operatic works, but his instrumental compositions, as heard here, are equally compelling.
The album features a collection of sonatas, toccatas, and fugues, each piece demonstrating Hasse's mastery of form and expression. The Sei sonate per il cembalo, or Six Sonatas for Harpsichord, form the core of the album, with each sonata offering a unique blend of allegro and adagio movements. The sonatas in G Major, E-Flat Major, F Major, C Major, and A Major display a range of emotions and technical prowess, from the lively staccato of the C Major sonata to the graceful polacca of the F Major sonata.
Beyond the sonatas, the album includes a Toccata e fuga per cembalo in G Minor, showcasing Hasse's skill in contrapuntal writing, and several additional sonatas in G Minor, B-Flat Major, and D Minor. These pieces further highlight Hasse's ability to convey depth and nuance through the harpsichord.
"An Italian Journey" is a testament to Johann Adolf Hasse's enduring legacy and offers a rich, immersive listening experience for enthusiasts of Baroque music. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the genre or a newcomer looking to explore its intricacies, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 1 in G Major: I. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 1 in G Major: II. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 2 in E-Flat Major: I. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 2 in E-Flat Major: II. AndanteJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 2 in E-Flat Major: III. Allegro assaiJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 3 in F Major: I. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 3 in F Major: II. Andantino alla polaccaJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 3 in F Major: III. Allegro assaiJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 4 in C Major: I. StaccatoJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 4 in C Major: II. Allegro assaiJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 5 in A Major: I. AllegrettoJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 5 in A Major: II. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 6 in A Major: I. —Johann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sei sonate per il cembalo, No. 6 in A Major: II. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Toccata e fuga per cembalo in G Minor: I. ToccataJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Toccata e fuga per cembalo in G Minor: II. FugaJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Minor: I. AndanteJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Minor: II. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Minor: III. Minuet in variazioneJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Major: I. —.Johann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Major: II. LargoJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Major: III. FugaJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in B-Flat Major: I. —Johann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in D Minor: I. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in D Minor: II. AdagioJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in D Minor: III. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Major: I. AllegroJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Major: II. Largo IIJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Sonata per cembalo in G Major: III. MinuetJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
Toccata del sassone in G MajorJohann Adolf Hasse, Chiara Cattani
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