Barsanti: 6 Sonatas, Op. 2

Francesco Barsanti (1690–1775) was an Italian composer and flutist. Born in Lucca, he moved to London around 1714, where he worked as a performer and composer. Barsanti became closely associated with the musical circles of the Scottish and English aristocracy, particularly through his arrangements of Scottish folk tunes. His works reflect a synthesis of Italian and British musical traditions, blending expressive melodies with intricate counterpoint. Among his most important compositions are the Sonatas Opus 2, a collection of twelve sonatas for a melody instrument and basso continuo, published in 1738. These works are characterized by elegant phrasing, contrasting movements, and refined ornamenta- tion. The Opus 2 sonatas, likely intended for flute or violin, follow the typical Baroque structure, often with alternating slow and fast movements, emphasizing both expressi- ve depth and virtuosic brilliance, fusing Italianate lyricism with the more structured and reserved English taste of the period. Played by a selection of the finest Early Music specialists of Italy: Francesco Padovani (flute), Andrea Mion (Baroque oboe), Federico Guglielmo (violin), Francesco Galligioni (Baroque cello) and Roberto Loreggian (harpsichord), together forming the Ensemble ConSerto Musico.

1: O Dear Mother, What Shall I Do
2: I. Grave
3: II. Allegro
4: III. Largo
5: IV. Allegro
6: Gilderoy
7: I. Grave
8: II. Allegro
9: III. Largo
10: IV. Allegro
11: Corn Riggs Are Bonny
12: I. Largo
13: II. Allegro
14: III. Grave
15: IV. Allegro
16: Lord Aboyne's Welcome Or Cumbernauld House
17: I. Vivace
18: II. Grave
19: III. Allegro
20: Johnnie Faa
21: I. Largo
22: II. Allegro
23: III. Largo
24: IV. Allegro
25: Logan Water
26: I. Grave
27: II. Allegro
28: III. Grave
29: IV. Allegro
30: Lord Aboyne's Welcome Or Cumbernauld House

Composer: Francesco Barsanti

Number of Discs: 1

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