Locatelli's 'Capricci' are the first known collection of bold violin dexterities for solo violin, predating Paganini's 24 Capricci by a century.
Compositional Technique
Locatelli's 'L'Arte del violino' was innovative for its time, featuring new dialogue between solo and tutti, and new harmonic, melodic, and orchestral solutions.
Compositional Technique
The work 'L'Arte del violino' (The Art of the Violin) by Locatelli features 24 Capricci that also serve as the cadenzas for 12 violin concertos.
Composer Biography
Locatelli maintained a high standard of living in Amsterdam, residing in a six-room apartment with a garden and possessing valuable paintings, a rich library, and multiple instruments.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded across four different locations: Teatro di Montecarlo di Lucca, Teatro 13 di Firenze, Studio Alys di Grenoble, and Oratorio di S. Francesco Poverino di Firenze, between 1988 and 1998.
Composer Biography
Pietro Antonio Locatelli, the composer, was nicknamed 'Earthquake' by his contemporaries due to his powerful and charismatic performances.
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