Martucci: Piano Sonata, 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 31, Mazurka, Op. 35

Featuring

Ilaria Sinicropi
Giuseppe Martucci

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Composer Biography

Martucci began his concert career at age 17, meeting influential figures like Franz Liszt, Camille Saint-Saëns, Anton Rubinstein, and Jules Massenet.

Performer Biography

Ilaria Sinicropi, the pianist on this album, has won numerous national and international competitions, including the Golden Prize at the 'Beethoven International Music Competition' in London.

Composition History

The Piano Sonata, Op. 34, is dedicated to Alfonso Rendano, a pianist and composer, and its autograph manuscript was lost during the Second World War due to the bombardment of Martucci's study in Naples.

Composer Biography

Giuseppe Martucci, born in 1856, moved to Pozzuoli at age five after the siege of Capua, an event that contributed to Italy's unification and offered him a more stimulating urban environment.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Martucci's Piano Sonata, Op. 34, was influenced by European composers like Brahms, Wagner, and Grieg, and poets such as Herder and Goethe, who drew inspiration from nature and Nordic myths.

Historical Context

During Martucci's youth, Naples experienced a complex historical moment after losing its status as capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, leading to a period of social, political, and economic transition.