Luca Fanfoni, the violinist on this recording, is considered one of Italy's finest violinists and has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Instruments
Mauro D'Alay's success was partly attributed to his famous 1718 'ex San Lorenzo' Stradivari violin, which reportedly brought him great earnings.
Recording & Production
Daniele Fanfoni, a member of the Reale Concerto ensemble, contributed to the 'Paganini Rediscovered' album playing a copy of Paganini's 'Cannone' violin, which once belonged to Camillo Sivori.
Composer Biography
Mauro D'Alay, a virtuoso violinist, earned significant income as 'primer violín de cámara de su Majestad' for Philip V of Spain, receiving 1200 gold doubloons annually.
Album & Artwork
This album features the world premiere recording of Mauro D'Alay's 'Reale Concerto' (12 Violin Concertos Op. 1).
Compositional Technique
Mauro D'Alay's concertos, his Opus 1, feature a prominent concertante violin with the 'tutti' acting as a sparring partner, often seeking difficult passages for self-promotion.
Composer Biography
Mauro D'Alay, born in Parma in 1687, was a contemporary of famous composers Handel and Bach.
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