{"product_id":"5028421962436-barsanti-6-sonatas-op2","title":"Barsanti: 6 Sonatas, Op. 2","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancesco 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55611716108662,"sku":"5028421962436","price":8.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_13715184_1191843_20250510015402.jpg?v=1746843903","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/5028421962436-barsanti-6-sonatas-op2","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}