Pescetti: Complete Keyboard Music
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GIOVANNI BATTISTA PESCETTI
Pescetti: Complete Keyboard Music
Paolo Bottini (organ/harpsichord)
[ Brilliant Classics / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Monday 27 February 2017
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Giovanni Batista Pescetti (1704 1766) was born in Venice into a musical family, both his father and grandfather were musicians. He studied with Antonio Lotti and Adolph Hasse, the Saxon who was composer in Venice.In 1734 he settled in London (like many of his compatriots), where he was director of both Covent Garden and the King`s Theatre.Although Pescetti wrote many operas he is mainly remembered for his works for the keyboard, notably the harpsichord, for which he wrote several volumes of sonatas. They are charming, with a strong emphasis on the melody, expertly written for the keyboard, and popular with both professionals and amateurs.This new recording presents the complete keyboard works by Pescetti,for both harpsichord and organ. Played with infective zest and lyrical poise by Paolo Bottini. The historical organ in the Basilica di Giorgio Maggiore in Venice dates from 1750.
"This is the first recording of the (almost) complete keyboard works by Pescetti and that makes this set a welcome addition to the discography. Before only the set of 1739 was available in a recording...but the fact that Ravizza plays these sonatas on the harpsichord makes it an interesting alternative to the present offering. Paolo Bottini is a fine player, who makes the most of these pieces. No, these are no masterworks, but I have thoroughly enjoyed these two discs, also thanks to Bottini's engaging performance and the splendid historical organs." MusicWeb April 2017
Tracks:
Harpsichord Sonatas (9)
Sonata No. 10 in B flat
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