The musicians of Ensemble Clematis, led by Leonardo García-Alarcón, were guided by the idea that Carlo Farina adapted Claudio Monteverdi's expressive skills to the violin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carlo Farina's compositions are noted for their emotional and theatrical qualities, possibly influenced by Claudio Monteverdi, a renowned composer and master of the 'stile concitato'.
Compositional Technique
Out of 122 pieces in Carlo Farina's five collections, 103 are dance forms, indicating their prevalence in his published works.
Composer Biography
Very little is known about the life of Carlo Farina, the composer, and his estimated birth date around 1600 in Mantua may be much earlier.
Compositional Technique
The Capriccio stravagante by Carlo Farina is unique in his output for its diverse and disconcerting effects, including imitations of musical instruments and animals.
Composition History
All of Carlo Farina's surviving music consists of five volumes published in Dresden between 1626 and 1628, shortly after his arrival there.
Instruments
This recording features a Hendrick Jacobs violin from Amsterdam (1693) and a Gaspar Borbon violin from Brussels (1697).
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