Giovanni Battista Viotti, a prominent figure in violin and chamber repertoire, was introduced to music by his amateur musician father.
Critical Reception
Viotti's Op.4 and second book of sonatas became very popular, evidenced by numerous reprints, suggesting they were part of the concert repertoire for many violinists of the era.
Composer Biography
Viotti's venture as a theatrical impresario was unsuccessful, leading him to lose much of his fortune due to debts from building a new theatre.
Composer Biography
Viotti's fame as a virtuoso performer, composer, and teacher grew immensely, attracting many brilliant young violinists to his school.
Performer Biography
Felix Ayo, the violinist on this recording, was a founder of the famous ensemble "I Musici" and its acclaimed leader for 16 years.
Composition History
The two collections of sonatas for violin and basso continuo, published around 1788-89 in Paris, comprise twelve works divided into two books.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Viotti's sonatas, while seemingly concluding an evolutionary phase, contain significant innovative elements and openings to a new musical language.
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