Paradisi's Sonate di Gravicembalo, first published in 1754, were dedicated to a Royal Highness, with the composer expressing both humility and a desire for patronage.
Performer Biography
Marco Molaschi performs as both a soloist and accompanist, and is actively involved in promoting and enhancing historical organs.
Composer Biography
Paradisi was described by Charles Burney, an 18th-century English music historian, as 'a great master of the harpsichord'.
Performer Biography
Marco Molaschi, the performer, is an Italian classical musician from Cremona who specializes in organ and harpsichord, having studied at the 'Giuseppe Nicolini' Conservatory in Piacenza.
Composer Biography
Pietro Domenico Paradisi, the composer, was a renowned harpsichord teacher in 18th-century London, having moved there after not finding success as an opera and cantata composer.
Historical Context
King George II granted Paradisi a Royal Privilege and Licence in 1754 for the exclusive printing and publishing of his musical compositions for a term of fourteen years.
Composer Biography
Paradisi's financial difficulties around 1770 forced him to sell his manuscripts, and he later returned to Italy, dying in Venice in 1791.
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