Locatelli's 24 Capricci, originally cadenzas for his Op. 3 violin concertos, are considered the most technically difficult pieces composed for the violin before Paganini.
Performer Biography
Luca Fanfoni, the violinist on this recording, graduated with top honors from the Milan Conservatory and has won international competitions, establishing himself as one of Italy's leading violinists.
Composer Biography
Pietro Antonio Locatelli, born in Bergamo in 1695, lived in Amsterdam from 1731 until his death in 1764, and was one of the most admired violinist-composers of his time.
Instruments
Luca Fanfoni performs on a violin made by Gioffredo Cappa in Saluzzo in 1690.
Compositional Technique
Locatelli pushed the violin's upper register to unprecedented levels, reaching the 14th and 17th positions in Capriccio No. 22, and the 22nd position in a Capriccio from his Sonata Op. 6 No. 12.
Performer Biography
Luca Fanfoni has performed in prestigious venues worldwide, including his New York debut at Carnegie Hall in 2002, and has recorded extensively for labels like Dynamic and Brilliant Classics.
Compositional Technique
In his Capricci, Locatelli significantly advanced violin techniques such as chords, arpeggios, rapid position changes, double stops (especially thirds and sixths), and string crossings.
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