
Tartini, G.: Violin Concertos, Vol. 3 (L'Arte Dell'Arco) - D. 21, "Il Crudel", 72, 86 and 112
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1/7Composer Biography
Around 1727, Giuseppe Tartini founded a violin school in Padua that earned him the nickname 'master of all nations' due to the many students from around the world who trained there.
Composer Biography
During his three years in Assisi, Giuseppe Tartini dedicated himself to studying the violin, developing an advanced instrumental technique that made him one of Europe's most appreciated soloists.
Critical Reception
Giuseppe Tartini's works were largely forgotten in the 19th century, with the exception of his 'Trillo del diavolo' (Devil's Trill) sonata, which gave an equivocal impression of his artistry.
Composition History
Giuseppe Tartini composed 135 violin concertos, but most of them have survived only in manuscript form, and he rarely dated his compositions, making chronological ordering difficult.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Tartini, the composer, was forced to flee Padua and take refuge with the Friars Minor Conventual of Assisi after marrying Elisabetta Premazore against his family's and religious authorities' wishes.
Recording & Production
This album is part of Dynamic's complete recording project of Giuseppe Tartini's violin concertos, performed by Giovanni Guglielmo and L'Arte dell'Arco, aiming to rediscover and appreciate the composer.
Composer Biography
Giuseppe Tartini was appointed 'primo violino e capo di concerto' at St. Anthony's Basilica in Padua in 1721, an employment that allowed him to travel for concert engagements across Italy and Europe.


















