Hummel: Sonata for Mandolin and Fortepiano / Flute Sonata / Viola Sonata / Mandolin Concerto
7/1/2000, 12 Tracks, 1:16:10
Featuring
Jodi Levitz
Stefano Fiuzzi
Dorina Frati
Marta Mazzini
Nicola Paszkowski
I Solisti di Fiesole
Johann Nepomuk Hummel
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Composer's Artistic Vision
Hummel's compositional style is considered post-classical, blending classical elements like beautiful melodies and clear sonata form with diversified harmonic combinations that bridge classicism and romanticism.
Instruments
Marta Mazzini, the flutist, performs on a precious instrument built around 1820 in London by T. Monzani, in addition to Renaissance and Baroque transverse flutes.
Performer Biography
Jodi Levitz, the violist on this recording, began playing viola at age six and made her debut as a soloist with orchestra at age twelve.
Composer Biography
Hummel was appointed Konzertmeister by Prince Nicholas Esterhazy in 1804, a position that involved many duties and was well-paid.
Composer Biography
Hummel's first public performance reportedly took place in 1787, conducted by Mozart himself.
Composer Biography
Johann Nepomuk Hummel, born in 1778, was a child prodigy and a pupil and friend of Mozart in Vienna.
Composer Biography
Hummel's career began to decline in 1833, possibly due to Paganini's overwhelming success and the failure of German Opera in London.
