Many of Uccellini's compositions bear special titles, some linked to the music and others to dedicatees who have since become obscure.
Composition History
Uccellini's crucial career opportunity came in 1641 when he was appointed musician at the ducal court in Modena, later becoming chapel master of the city's cathedral.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Uccellini's sonatas often incorporate elements of popular song and dance rhythms, showcasing a broad eclecticism.
Recording & Production
The harpsichord used in this recording is by Willem Kroesbergen, modeled after a 1694 Bartolomeo Stephanini instrument, and the positive organ is by Martin Goetze and Dominic Gwynn, after a 17th-century Italian original.
Instruments
Conor Gricmanis, the violinist on this recording, plays a 1572 Andrea Amati violin, one of the oldest in the world, which was previously owned by the Medici family and the French court.
Performer Biography
Conor Gricmanis, the violinist and director of Noxwode, studied Baroque violin with Rachel Podger at the Royal Academy of Music and with Bojan Čičić at the Royal College of Music.
Composer Biography
Marco Uccellini, born in 1603, studied in Assisi under Giovanni Battista Buonamente, a renowned violinist and composer.
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