The Baroque violin used on this recording was made by Jason Viseltear in 2014, modeled after a Guarneri del Gesù instrument.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in January 2019 at the Samurai Hotel Recording Studio in New York, USA.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features a portrait of Arcangelo Corelli, the influential Italian composer, painted in 1697 by Hugh Howard.
Instruments
The Baroque guitar featured on this album was made by Mel Wong in 2013, modeled after a Stradivarius instrument.
Historical Context
During the 18th century, Italian violinists trained in the tradition of Arcangelo Corelli, an Italian composer and violinist, emigrated across Europe, bringing their styles to northern cities like London.
Interpretation
The instruments on this recording are tuned to 1/6 comma meantone at 415 Hz, a historical temperament and pitch.
Composition History
The selections on this album, all by Italian composers, are for one violin with basso continuo, an accompaniment of bass line instruments and keyboard or lute.
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