Francesco Geminiani Sonata No. 2 in D minor, Op. 1

#Geminiani #Baroque #Sonya #Monosoff #Sonata #classicalmusic #Geminiani #Rarity #CulturalHeritage Here is a recording of a Baroque masterpieceSonata No. 2 in D minor by Francesco Geminiani (16871762) from the collection "Twelve Sonatas for Violin and Basso Continuo," Op. 1. This work is a striking example of the "Italian style" that Geminiani, a faithful student of Arcangelo Corelli, brought to London and developed to virtuosic heights unimaginable for the time. About the Performers: This interpretation is by outstanding masters of historically informed performance, whose names are inextricably linked with the revival of Baroque music in the 20th century: Sonya Monosoff Baroque violin. A legendary American violinist and founder of the Smithsonian Institution Baroque Ensemble, Monosoff was one of the first to return to the use of gut strings and a Baroque bow, demonstrating that early music requires not only technique but also a distinctive, "speaking" touch. James Weaver Harpsichord. A recognized expert on keyboard instruments, his delicate and harmonically nuanced accompaniment creates the perfect foundation for violin passages. Judith Davidoff Baroque cello. A master of historical bowed instruments, she delivers a deep, velvety basso continuo line, emphasizing the drama of the D minor key. About the work: The Opus 1 sonatas, first published in 1716, brought Geminiani fame as one of the greatest violinists in Europe. Sonata II in D minor alternates between profound contemplation and Italian temperament. The slow movements are striking in their emotional sincerity and the opportunity for the performer to demonstrate their gift for improvisation and ornamentation. The faster movements demand impeccable control of the instrument, complex fingering, and purity of intonation in rapid passages. The recording performed by Monosoff, Weaver, and Davidoff is prized by collectors for its academic precision, devoid of dryness, and the genuine warmth of a live sound. Dear listeners, you can support the channel: https://donatepay.ru/don/1448163 or https://t.me/radsiaralbot or https://app.lava.top/1360410176?isNew=true&successPublishProductId=3c87f028-55c1-4ead-9202-1c4a4634f708?donate=open