Domenico Scarlatti: Mandolin Sonatas

This CD provides a fascinating and unusual encounter between one of the most important composers of the Baroque period and an instrument that originated in Naples and enjoyed great popularity throughout Europe, especially in Paris and in other European capitals during the 18th century. The Pizzicar Galante ensemble, founded in Paris in 2012 by mandolinist Anna Schivazappa and harpsichordist Fabio Antonio Falcone, reveals hidden aspects of these musical gems from the Italian Baroque. Drawing inspiration from a mysterious 18th century French manuscript containing the first movement of Scarlatti's 'Sonata, K89', preceded by the indication 'Sonatina per mandolino e cimbalo', the musicians deliver a fresh and original interpretation of these works. The music is full of contrasts, rich in virtuoso passages, surprises and effects but also full of sweetness and humour, combined with a certain meditative melancholy. Specialized in the Italian repertoire for mandolin and basso continuo, Pizzicar Galante gives voice to different instrumental timbres. Among these, the charming, crystal-clear sound of an original 18thcentury Neapolitan mandolin: an absolute rarity that makes this recording truly unique.

1: I. Grave
2: II. Allegro
3: III. Grave
4: IV. Allegro
5: I. Moderato E Cantabile
6: II. Minuet
7: I. Grave
8: II. Andante Moderato
9: III. Allegro
10: IV. Minuet
11: I. Allegro
12: II. Grave
13: III. Allegro
14: I. Gigha (Allegro)
15: II. Minuet
16: Sonata in G Minor, K35
17: I. Allegro
18: II. Minuetto
19: I. Grave
20: II. Allegro
21: III. Grave
22: IV. Allegro
23: I. Grave
24: II. Allegro
25: III. Allegro
26: IV. Allegro
27: Sonata in F Major, K85
28: Sonata in a Minor, K61

Composer: Domenico Scarlatti

Number of Discs: 1

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