Phantasticus

Enter the distinctive sound world of 17th-century Italy in music for violins and theorbo, including works by Castello, Fontana, Uccellini, Gabrieli and Marini. These early composers for the violin contrast Monteverdi-like vocal lines with dazzling displays of violin virtuosity, with constant flits of mood and character. By popular demand, Paula Chateauneuf and her theorbo are back!

Programme:
Marco Uccellini (1603–1680) 'La Tarantola' from Sonate, correnti et arie, Op. 3/14
Giovanni Gabrieli (1565–1612) Sonata a 3 violini from Canzoni e Sonate
Marco Uccellini Violin Sonata from Ozio Regio in D major, Op. 7/1
Alessandro Piccinini (1566–ca.1638) Toccata VII Partite variate sopra la folia aria Romanesca
Maurizio Cazzati (1616–1678) La Sampiera from Sonata à 4, Op. 35/8
Giovanni Battista Fontana (1571–1630) Violin Sonata No. 2
Biagio Marini (1594–1663) Passamezzo concertatato Op. 8
Biagio Marini (1594–1663) Passacalio à 3 Op. 22
Maurizio Cazzati - Sonata “La Calcagnina” in E minor, Op. 18/4
Bellerofonte Castaldi (1580–1649) Ritornello primo
Dario Castello (1602–1631) Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro primo No. 12 (1621)
Dario Castello Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor
Biagio Marini Sonata in ecco con tre violini, Op. 8/44

Performers:
Manchester Baroque
Pauline Nobes, James Woodrow, Andrew Taheny violins
Paula Chateauneuf theorbo