Maestro Corelli's Violins
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MONTANARI / MOSSI / VALENTINI
Maestro Corelli's Violins
Collegium Musicum 90, Simon Standage (violin)
[ Chandos Chaconne / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 28 April 2017
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The musical influence of the famous Arcangelo Corelli is witnessed in this set of recordings of unjustly neglected concertos by three of his pupils.
The variety of these works is captured by the period instruments of the critically acclaimed baroque ensemble Collegium Musicum 90 under the direction of its founder, Simon Standage, who is also soloist here.
The album reveals Corelli's influence, from a style of execution that was of vital importance to the development of violin playing to a compositional manner that, in establishing the pre-eminence of the violin, proved central to the development of the modern genres of sonata and concerto. Under its exclusive contract with Chandos, Collegium Musicum 90 has made more than sixty CDs, forty of them with Simon Standage.
"What Collegium Musicum 90 then bring to these works is ensemble-playing to relish: crisp, lucid textures, a feeling of absolute togetherness of thought and action, and a lovely combination of excitement and respect for the music. Simon Standage himself is equally on form, bringing a wonderfully clean, wiry sweetness to the solo violin lines. So a great offering, and regarding the Montanari a different and thoroughly worthwhile alternative to Ensemble Diderot's own Montanari disc." Gramophone
"Corelli demanded the highest standards of ensemble-playing just as director Simon Standage does here at the head of Collegium Musicum 90, whose brilliance and togetherness is a delight throughout the six string concertos on this disc" Early Music Today
"Although not a note of Corelli's music is heard, this release is enlightening regarding the development of Italian music from this time. The sound is very impressive and the superb acoustic gives warmth and naturalness to the strings, this is an immensely stylish presentation." ClassicalSource
"This is a highly enjoyable recording of some very fine concertos, and the playing is up to Simon Standage and Collegium Musicum 90's usual high standards. The sound is intimate and chamber-music orientated." MusicWeb
"These accounts are thoughtfully prepared, neat and tasteful. The well-balanced recording is crystal clear, its church acoustic adding plenty of bloom." The Strad
"... What Collegium Musicum 90 then bring to these works is ensemble-playing to relish: crisp, lucid textures, a feeling of absolute togetherness of thought and action, and a lovely combination of excitement and respect for the music. Simon Standage himself is equally on form, bringing a wonderfully clean, wiry sweetness to the solo violin lines. So a great offering ..." Gramophone
Tracks:
Giuseppe Valentini (1681-1753):
Concerto for four violins, viola, cello, and continuo in A minor, Op. 7 No. 11
Antonio Montanari (1676-1737):
Concerto for four violins, cello, and continuo in D minor,
Op. 1 No. 2
Concerto for four violins, viola, cello, and continuo in E flat major, Op. 1 No. 6
Concerto for four violins, viola, cello, and continuo in E major, Op. 1 No. 7
Giovanni Mossi (c. 1680-1742):
Concerto for four violins, cello, and continuo in E minor,
Op. 4 No. 11
Concerto for eight violins, cello, and continuo in G minor,
Op. 4 No. 12
