Corelli - La Follia
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Label: OUR Recordings
Cat No: 6220610
Format: Hybrid SACD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Chamber
Release Date: 3rd November 2014
Contents
Works
Violin Sonatas (12), op.5Artists
Michala Petri (recorder)Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)
Works
Violin Sonatas (12), op.5Artists
Michala Petri (recorder)Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord)
About
Corelli was one of the most popular composers of his day (early 18th century), yet only a small amount of his original output exists.
Presented on this unique recording are transcriptions for recorder of six of the violin sonatas from the Opus 5 collection. Transcriptions of this nature were perfectly acceptable and augmented by improvisations and ornamentations from the performers.
The relationship between these two fine musicians – both can be considered to be in the very top tier of their respective instruments – manifests itself in a superlative performance which gives free rein to their creativity and virtuosity.
Sound/Video
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1Sonata in G minor op.5 no.12
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2Sonata in G minor op.5 no.7 - Preludio
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3Sonata in G minor op.5 no.7 - Corrente
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4Sonata in G minor op.5 no.7 - Sarabande
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5Sonata in G minor op.5 no.7 - Giga
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6Sonata in C minor op.7 no.9 - Preludio
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7Sonata in C major op.7 no.9 - Giga
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8Sonata in C major op.7 no.9 - Adagio
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9Sonata in C major op.7 no.9 - Tempo di gavotta
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10Sonata in G major op.5 no.11 - Preludio
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11Sonata in G major op.5 no.11 - Allegro
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12Sonata in G major op.5 no.11 - Adagio
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13Sonata in G major op.5 no.11 - Vivace
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14Sonata in G major op.5 no.11 - Gavotta
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15Sonata in G minor op.5 no.8 - Preludio
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16Sonata in G minor op.5 no.8 - Allemanda
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17Sonata in G minor op.5 no.8 - Sarabanda
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18Sonata in G minor op.5 no.8 - Giga
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19Sonata in G major op.5 no.10 - Preludio
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20Sonata in G major op.5 no.10 - Allemanda
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21Sonata in G major op.5 no.10 - Sarabanda
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22Sonata in G major op.5 no.10 - Gavotta
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23Sonata in G major op.5 no.10 - Giga
Europadisc Review
Published in 1700, Corelli's twelve Opus 5 Sonatas for violin and continuo were among his most popular, appearing in no fewer than forty-two editions (including various re-arrangements) during their first century of existence. The second half of the set comprises six sonatas taking their inspiration from the baroque dance suite, and it is little wonder that they proved such a success, for they combine Corelli's own unique cantabile style of melodic invention with a wondrously uplifting sense of rhythmic buoyancy.
These performances are based on an eighteenth-century edition by John Walsh of London, 'The whole exactly Transposed and made fitt for A FLUTE and A BASS with the aprobation of severall Eminent Masters'. With changes in figuration to accommodate the recorder, they work brilliantly as an instrumental showcase, designed for the growing market in home music-making. Esfahani's insightful booklet note explains how he and Ms Petri have consulted extensive contemporary editions in their choice of ornamentation and continuo realisation, and their performances are sublimely engaging. Slow movements (notably the Sarabandes) are beautifully expressive without being over-indulgent, while the faster ones are nicely sprung and alert – the Gavottes of Sonatas 9 and 10 turn into wonderfully agile tours de force.
The highlight, however, is certainly the twelfth Sonata, a kaleidoscopic set of variations on the celebrated La Follia theme (advertised by Walsh as 'the SPANISH FOLLY') that proved so popular in the baroque period and even influenced Liszt, Rachmaninov and Tippett. Here, Petri and Esfahani are ideally responsive to the changing character of each variation, and Ms Petri's command of the various figurations is dazzling.
The recordings, made in the sympathetic baroque surroundings of Copenhagen's Garrison Church, strike exactly the right balance between spaciousness and focus, with the the harpsichord quite rightly less closely miked than it would be for a solo recital, yet no detail is lost, and Esfahani's brilliant harpsichord playing is a perfect match for Ms Petri's seemingly effortless virtuosity. A dream team, then – and, with a lavishly illustrated booklet, an easy recommendation for this endlessly charming and inspiriting music.
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