Some of Subissati's sonatas include explicit indications of 'Pasegg.to da A.S.', referring to the 17th-century technique of adding virtuosic diminutions to melodic lines.
Historical Context
Subissati's violin sonatas are the only known 17th-century violin music from the Marches region of Italy, making them a significant part of the Baroque repertoire.
Composition History
Most of Subissati's compositions are lost, with the 'Il primo libro delle sonate di violino' being one of the few surviving works.
Composition History
The 'Il primo libro delle sonate di violino' was compiled by Subissati himself in 1675 and dedicated to D. Alessandro Barcellini, possibly an amateur musician.
Composer Biography
Aldebrando Subissati, born in 1606, was a celebrated violin virtuoso whose career involved extensive travel and contact with various European courts.
Composer Biography
Subissati served as the best-paid musician in the chapel of King John II Casimir of Poland, earning an annual salary of 1440 florenów.
Compositional Technique
Subissati's sonatas feature contrasting sections in meter, rhythm, thematic material, and compositional structure, reflecting a broad understanding of the 'sonata' form.
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