Giuseppe Sammartini was considered the finest oboe player in Europe by his contemporaries, who praised his ability to make the instrument's tone approach that of the human voice.
Performer Biography
The ensemble "Les Buffardins" includes Frank Theuns on transverse flute, Marc Hantaï on transverse flute, Rainer Zipperling on violoncello, and Siebe Henstra on harpsichord.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Sammartini moved to London in 1728 and remained there for the rest of his life, becoming music master to Frederick, Prince of Wales.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Sammartini, a native of Milan, was the son of French oboist Alexis Saint-Martin and his mother was from an Italian family of oboe players.
Instruments
The Stanesby flute used on this recording is a copy of an original instrument from the workshop of Thomas Stanesby Junior, a London instrument maker active between 1713 and 1754.
Interpretation
The Handel works on this recording, originally for oboe or recorder, are played in transposition for the flute, following a common practice in Walsh editions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giuseppe Sammartini's compositions were described by Burney as 'full of science, originality, and fire,' blending Baroque counterpoint with expressive Italian harmony and galant features.
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