The term "sonata" was first used at the end of the 16th century by Giovanni Croce and Andrea Gabrieli, choirmasters at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.
Performer Biography
Thibault Noally, the violinist and musical director, has been the solo violinist for Musiciens du Louvre Grenoble since 2006 and has performed with renowned vocalists like Cecilia Bartoli and Philippe Jaroussky.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded from September 29 to October 2, 2015, at the Lutheran Church of Bon Secours in Paris.
Historical Context
At the beginning of the 18th century, Venice experienced a cultural explosion with six months of carnival and eleven active theaters, despite its political and commercial decline.
Instruments
The harpsichord used on this recording is an Italian instrument, made in Paris in 2005 by Marc Ducornet and Emmanuel Danset, based on a Grimaldi design.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giuseppe Torelli, born in Verona, was the first to successfully combine northern violin traditions with Corelli's new concepts, creating the soloist/concerto model that Vivaldi later developed.
Composer Biography
Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, also from Verona, likely studied violin with Torelli and spent his life serving the Prince-Elector of Bavaria in Munich.
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