Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart, a contemporary, called Antonio Lolli, the composer, the 'Shakespeare of violinists' due to the purity of his octave passages.
Composition History
The nine violin concertos by Antonio Lolli, presented on this album, were all originally published in Paris.
Composer Biography
Antonio Lolli, the composer, served Empress Catherine II of Russia from 1774 to 1783.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Music historians believe Antonio Lolli, the composer, was largely self-taught, similar to Niccolò Paganini, meaning he didn't belong to a specific musical school.
Composer Biography
Antonio Lolli, the composer, died in poverty in Palermo, having gambled away most of the fortune he accumulated as a soloist.
Composer Biography
Antonio Lolli, an 18th-century violinist and composer, was known for his extensive concert tours across Europe, which eventually led to his dismissal from the German court in 1774 due to their excessive frequency.
Critical Reception
Charles Burney, a music historian, noted that Antonio Lolli's eccentric compositional and performance style led many listeners to consider him 'a madman'.
