The album cover features an engraving from 1751 by Muller, depicting the Grand Walk at Vauxhall Gardens, London, with a bandstand and musicians.
Recording & Production
The recording sessions took place at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, on October 29, 2004, and December 5, 2004.
Composer Biography
Francesco Barsanti, an Italian musician, moved to England in the early 18th century and worked as an orchestral player, primarily as a flautist and oboist.
Recording & Production
This recording was produced by Daniel Fournier for the Digital Archives Network and supported by grants from Arts Queensland and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
Composition History
Barsanti's six recorder sonatas, Opus 1, published in 1724, were intended for the many amateur musicians in London who favored the recorder.
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