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Paganini - Sonatas for Violin and Guitar

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Label: Tactus

Cat No: TC781601

Barcode: 8007194101416

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 4th May 2009

Works

Paganini, Nicolo

Centone di Sonate (18), op.64 MS112

» no.1 in A major

» no.2 in D major

» no.3 in C major

» no.6 in A major

Sonata concertata in A major, op.61

Artists

Gianfranco Lannetta (violin)
Gianni Landroni (guitar)

Works

Paganini, Nicolo

Centone di Sonate (18), op.64 MS112

» no.1 in A major

» no.2 in D major

» no.3 in C major

» no.6 in A major

Sonata concertata in A major, op.61

Artists

Gianfranco Lannetta (violin)
Gianni Landroni (guitar)

About

Until the end of the last century, Paganini was recognised almost exclusively as a soloist, and only recent editions of previously unpublished works have made it possible to acknowledge the genius and originality of his contribution to chamber music.

In fact, Paganini has proved to be one of the major exponents of the chamber repertoire for guitar. To it he dedicated fifteen quartets with violin, viola and cello, and in these works he demonstrates his ability to write for the six-stringed instrument masterfully.

Particularly noteworthy is the body of 18 sonatas for violin and guitar composed after 1828 and commonly referred to as “Il Centone”. In these works, the violin predominates for the most part, but the author nonetheless avoids a virtuosic handling of the protagonist in favour of a greater balance between the two instruments, as well as a greater blend of timbres.

The combination of the guitar and the violin is still today an unusual chamber ensemble, which is not often heard in concert.