Michala Petri, the recorder player, has received many of Denmark's highest honors, including the prestigious Léonie Sonning Music Prize in 2000.
Historical Context
Corelli's sonatas were so popular that they were a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President.
Cultural Impact
Arcangelo Corelli, the composer of these sonatas, was the first world-famous composer, with his works played across Europe, America, and even British India.
Interpretation
The harpsichord continuo realization on this album draws inspiration from 17th and 18th-century treatises by Georg Muffat and Francesco Gasparini, emphasizing four and five voices.
Interpretation
The ornaments used in this recording are derived from various 18th-century musicians, including Corelli's disciple Geminiani, offering a glimpse into the extraordinary possibilities seen in Corelli's sonatas.
Compositional Technique
The second half of Corelli's Opus 5 sonatas, featured on this album, are inspired by dance rhythms and are lighter in tone compared to the first half.
Performer Biography
Mahan Esfahani, the harpsichordist, was the first harpsichordist to be a BBC New Generation Artist and to win a prize from the Borletti-Buitoni Trust.
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