Albinoni: 6 Sonatas from Trattenimenti armonici per camera, Op. 6

Featuring

Carolina Putica
Giordano Pegoraro
Francesco Tomasi
Enrico Bissolo
El Melopeo
Tomaso Albinoni

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Compositional Technique

The twelve sonatas in Albinoni's Trattenimenti Armonici Per Camera, Op. 6, all share a consistent four-movement structure: adagio-allegro-adagio-allegro.

Historical Context

The interchange between flute and violin repertoire was common throughout the 18th century, with composers like Telemann publishing works for either instrument, demonstrating their parallel development.

Composition History

Due to their success, Albinoni's Trattenimenti Armonici Per Camera, Op. 6, were reprinted twice in London, in 1718 and 1732.

Composition History

Tomaso Albinoni's Trattenimenti Armonici Per Camera, Op. 6, a collection of twelve sonatas, was first printed in Amsterdam between 1708 and 1712.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded at the Antica Pieve di San Giovanni Battista in Bovolone, Italy, between November 10 and 12, 2012.

Interpretation

Although originally for violin, bass viol, and harpsichord, the solo part on this album is performed by a recorder, a practice justified by 18th-century performance traditions where flautists often transcribed violin literature.