Simone Stella, the harpsichordist, was awarded First Prize in the 1st International Organ Competition 'Agati-Tronci' in Pistoia in 2008 by Gustav Leonhardt.
Composer Biography
In 1770, Campioni met the 14-year-old Mozart in Florence and had the opportunity to play music with him and Pietro Nardini, the director of music for the ducal court.
Cultural Impact
Campioni's music was widely diffused and appreciated, notably by Thomas Jefferson, who collected his violin compositions and kept a thematic catalogue.
Composer Biography
Carlo Antonio Campioni, born Charles-Antoine Campion in France, moved to Florence, Italy, with his family in 1737 after the Duchy of Lorraine changed hands.
Compositional Technique
Campioni's harpsichord sonatas are characterized by elaborate arpeggiated figures, graceful melodies, and ornamentation on Albertine basses, blending baroque and classical styles.
Compositional Technique
The 6th Sonata in G major is unique in this collection as it is composed for violin and harpsichord, showcasing Campioni's original and technically innovative violin writing.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Campioni was known for his impressive collection of ancient music, particularly 16th and 17th-century madrigals, which impressed the English music historian Charles Burney.
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