Luigi Alberto Bianchi currently plays a violin from the Brescia school, built in 1620 by Giovanni Paolo Maggini, which was once part of the Princes of Saxonia's collection.
Compositional Technique
The Trois Morceaux en forme de Sonate Op. 44, despite their cautious title, are considered by Bazzini to be his First Sonata, preceding his later Sonata Op. 55.
Historical Context
After Italy's unification in 1861, Antonio Bazzini championed instrumental music, working to introduce Italian audiences to major Austro-German chamber works that were largely unknown in Italy.
Performer Biography
Luigi Alberto Bianchi, the violinist, had his valuable 1595 Amati viola stolen in 1980, leading him to return to playing the violin and acquire a 1692 Stradivarius.
Composer Biography
Antonio Bazzini, the composer, began his career as an itinerant violin virtuoso, performing in major European musical capitals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Antonio Bazzini's chamber music output was divided between ambitious, complex works and collections of 'Morceaux' for violin and piano, intended for high-level amateur musicians.
Composition History
Some of Antonio Bazzini's works were composed for competitions, such as his Quartet in C Major, which won the first Ricordi competition in 1864.
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