Francesco Geminiani: Good Taste in the Art of Musick: Music for Violin and B.C.

Francesco Saverio Geminiani (1687-1762) was born in Lucca. He began his study at an early age with his father, but his most important lessons followed in his years with the great Roman Master, Arcangelo Corelli. Composition lessons with Alessandro Scarlatti helped inspire and solidify his craft. In 1714 Geminiani settled in London, where he quickly gained fame as an ensemble player, concert violinist, and teacher. Here he became friends with Handel and led the orchestra during many performances together. Geminiani enjoyed great success not only in London, but also in Ireland where he spent a considerable amount of time, settling in Dublin in 1760. Geminiani's playing was distinguished by its great expressiveness, richness of dynamic coloring, extraordinary liveliness, and a strong temperament. Tartini called Geminiani "il furibondo” – the furious one! One of Geminiani’s most enduring legacies is his treatise The Art of Playing on the Violin, published in 1751. This influential work is one of the earliest comprehensive guides on violin technique and interpretation. Unlike previous violin tutors, which often focused on basic fingering and bowing, Geminiani’s treatise provided detailed insights into expressive playing, ornamentation, and the subtleties of articulation. It reflects the evolving style of violin playing in the 18th century, emphasizing musicality over mere technical proficiency. It covers topics such as bowing techniques, left-hand positioning, and vibrato, offering exercises to develop precision and expressiveness. He also stresses the importance of dynamic contrast and phrasing, essential elements in Baroque performance practice. Played on period instruments by Anna Kaiser( violin), Johannes Berger (cello) and Sólrún Franzdóttir Wechner (harpsichord.

1: Essempio XIII. Affettuoso
2: Composizione VI. Allegro Assai
3: I. Subject
4: II. Cantabile
5: III. Allegro
6: IV. Allegro Moderato
7: V. Allegro
8: I. Affettuoso
9: II. Allegro
10: Composizione V. Allegro Assai
11: I. Subject
12: II. Cantabile
13: III. Allegro
14: IV. Presto
15: V. Andante
16: VI. Presto. Legato E Sciolto
17: I. Affettuoso
18: II. Allegro
19: I. Subject
20: II. Cantabile
21: III. Allegro Moderato
22: IV. Affettuoso
23: V. Allegro Moderato
24: VI. Allegro
25: VII. Affettuoso
26: I. Allegro Moderato

Composer: Francesco Geminiani

Number of Discs: 1

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

View our full delivery infomation here.