Immerse yourself in the intricate and captivating world of Pietro Locatelli's Trio Sonatas, a collection of 12 sonatas that showcase the composer's mastery of the Baroque era. Released on December 12, 2012, under the Brilliant Classics label, this album offers a rich and diverse listening experience that spans a generous 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Locatelli, an Italian composer and violinist, was renowned for his technical prowess and innovative compositions. His Trio Sonatas, composed for two violins and basso continuo, are a testament to his skill and creativity. The sonatas are divided into two opuses, Op. 5 and Op. 8, each offering a unique blend of movements that range from the serene and contemplative to the lively and energetic.
The album begins with Op. 5, featuring six sonatas that explore a variety of keys and moods. From the gentle and introspective Andante of the first sonata to the vibrant and dynamic Vivace of the sixth, each movement is a journey through Locatelli's musical landscape. Op. 8 follows, presenting four sonatas that further showcase Locatelli's versatility and ingenuity. The final sonata, Op. 8 No. 10, is a trio sonata for violin, cello, and basso continuo, offering a unique and captivating conclusion to the collection.
Throughout the album, Locatelli's compositions are brought to life with exquisite precision and passion. The performances are marked by a deep understanding of the music and a commitment to authenticity, making this album a must-listen for anyone interested in Baroque music or the works of Pietro Locatelli. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in G, Op. 5 No. 1: I. AndantePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in G, Op. 5 No. 1: II. Largo (Andante)Pietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in G, Op. 5 No. 1: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in G, Op. 5 No. 1: IV. VivacePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: I. LargoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: II. AndantePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: IV. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E, Op. 5 No. 3: I. AndantePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E, Op. 5 No. 3: II. LargoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E, Op. 5 No. 3: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in E, Op. 5 No. 3: IV. VivacePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in C, Op. 5 No. 4: I. LargoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in C, Op. 5 No. 4: II. AndantePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in C, Op. 5 No. 4: III. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 5: I. LargoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 5: II. VivacePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D Minor, Op. 5 No. 5: III. Pastorale (Andante)Pietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and 2 basso continuos in G, Op. 5 No. 6: I. Largo (Andante)Pietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and 2 basso continuos in G, Op. 5 No. 6: II. VivacePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and 2 basso continuos in G, Op. 5 No. 6: III. GavottaPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and 2 basso continuos in G, Op. 5 No. 6: IV. LargoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and 2 basso continuos in G, Op. 5 No. 6: V. MinuettoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 7: I. AndantePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 7: II. FugaPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 7: III. AdagioPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 7: IV. CantabilePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 7: V. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D, Op. 8 No. 8: I. Largo (Andante)Pietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D, Op. 8 No. 8: II. VivacePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D, Op. 8 No. 8: III. CantabilePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D, Op. 8 No. 8: IV. FugaPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in D, Op. 8 No. 8: V. Allegro moltoPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No.9: I. Largo (Andante)Pietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No.9: II. FugaPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No.9: III. GravePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for 2 violins and basso continuo in F Minor, Op. 8 No.9: IV. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for violin, cello and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 10: I. CantabilePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for violin, cello and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 10: II. AllegroPietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki
Sonata for violin, cello and basso continuo in A, Op. 8 No. 10: III. VivacePietro Locatelli, Igor Ruhadze, Ensemble Violini Capricciosi, Daria Gorban, Mark Dupere, Nika Zlataric, Vaughan Schlepp & Masato Suzuki