Dorian Sono Luminus
DSL-90704
Musica Pacifica
Baroque Ensemble
THE MUSIC
Fire Beneath My Fingers tells a fascinating story of great performers and performances! This program showcases Antonio Vivaldi, Guiseppe Sammartini, and Guiseppe Tartini; three of the most legendary composers of this era who were also virtuoso performers in their own rights.
The sensitivity of their writing to the best each instrument had to offer made their sonatas and concerti models of new compositional genres. Performed by Musica Pacifica this program embodies a repertoire of music that is as rich and satisfying to bring to the stage today as it was when the ink was still wet on the page.
THE PERFORMERS
Musica Pacifica is recognized as one of North America's premier baroque ensembles. Founded in 1990, they have been described by the press as “some of the finest baroque musicians in America” (Amer. Reek. Guide) and “among the best in the world” (Alte Musik Aktuell). Their stylish, high energy and virtuoso performances consistently receive enthusiastic reviews from critics and audiences alike. They have been described as “superbly elegant …exemplifying the finest in historical performance today.”
Based in the San Francisco Bay area, Musica Pacifica are members of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and they appear with many other prominent early music ensembles the world over.
| Judith Linsenberg, recorder Elizabeth Blumenstock, violin Michael McCraw, bassoon Robert Mealy, violin Clarie Jolivet, violin |
Peter Bucknell, viola Josh Lee, double bass Daniel Swenberg, theorbo, archlute, baroque guitar Charles Sherman, harpsichord, organ |
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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto in F major, after RV 98/570 "La Tempesta di Mare" recorder, 2 violins, and continuo 1. Allegro 2:24 2. Largo 1:38 3. Presto 2:18 Giuseppe Sammartini (1695-1750) Concerto in A major D 91 violin, strings, and continuo 4. Allegro 7:27 5. Adagio 5:18 6. Presto 4:24 Vivaldi Sonata in A minor, RV 86 recorder, bassoon, and continuo 7. Largo 2:41 8. Allegro 2:31 9. Largo cantabile 1:57 10. Allegro molto 2:11 |
Giuseppe Sammartini (1692-1770) Concerto in F major soprano recorder, strings, and continuo 11. Allegro 3:55 12. [Siciliano] 5:17 13. Allegro assai 3:56 Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, RV 106 recorder, bassoon, and continuo 14. [Allegro] 2:51 15. Largo 2:39 16. Allegro 2:27 Vivaldi Concerto in Bb major, RV 503 bassoon, strings, and continuo 17. Allegro non molto 4:44 18. Largo 3:36 19. Allegro 3:36 Total Time 65:50 |
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