Cherubini's Sei Sonate frequently use the 'basso albertino' accompaniment in the left hand, a practice named after Domenico Alberti, a prolific composer for the Venetian theatre.
Critical Reception
Even Beethoven considered Luigi Cherubini to be the greatest living composer, and Haydn praised him, saying, "I am old, but I am your son."
Composer Biography
Luigi Cherubini was described as too gruff, unsociable, and proud to submit to powerful figures like Napoleon merely for financial gain.
Composer Biography
Luigi Cherubini, born in 1760, was the son of Bartolomeo, a harpsichord master at the Teatro della Pergola, who was also his first teacher.
Composition History
The Sei Sonate by Luigi Cherubini are dedicated to Marquis Antonio Corsi, who helped Cherubini secure a pension to further his studies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Luigi Cherubini's output for solo keyboard was very limited compared to his vast catalogue of operas and sacred music, suggesting it was not his preferred medium.
Instruments
This recording uses a two-manual harpsichord, allowing for dynamic differentiation between the melodic and accompaniment lines.
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