Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770), the composer, focused his entire musical output on his chosen instrument, the violin, largely neglecting other popular genres of his time.
Instruments
All instruments used by L'Arte dell'Arco are either original Italian instruments or modern copies inspired by them.
Composition History
Tartini, like many composers of his century, rarely dated his manuscripts, making chronological ordering of his works difficult and often based on stylistic features.
Composer Biography
Tartini spent most of his life in Padova, where his school became a significant reference point for young violinists across Europe.
Interpretation
L'Arte dell'Arco, the ensemble on this recording, uses a high pitch level and specially calibrated gut strings, along with research into historical intonation, to recreate a bright sound in the high range.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tartini's 'second creative period,' beginning around 1735, is characterized by highly virtuosic instrumental writing, free from Vivaldian influence, and an increased focus on expressive slow movements.
Composition History
Tartini composed 135 Violin Concertos and about 200 Sonatas for violin and basso continuo, which form the main bulk of his musical legacy.
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