Credits:

Locatelli (1695-1764)

Description:

The SACD Hybrid Edition of "The Technique of the Violin" by Locatelli, performed by the brilliant and superb Gringolz! The SACD Hybrid Edition of the graceful "The Violin Technique" by Locatelli, performed by the genius Gringolz! Pietro Locatelli's masterpiece, "Violin Technique" Op.3 for solo violin, strings and bass, published in 1733, consists of 12 violin concertos and 24 capriccios (optional) in three movements each. The work consists of 12 violin concertos and 24 capriccios (optional) in three movements each. It is the forerunner of Paganini's 24 Capriccios, and its most attractive features are its beautiful melodies and the brilliant virtuosity of the solo violin. The highlight is the Capriccio, in which Gringolts' overwhelming virtuosity is heard. In the third movement of No. 11 in A major, Gringolz even reached the surprisingly high 17th position. Gringolts plays with fluidity and skill. The dialogue with the Finnish Baroque Orchestra was also excellent, and the ensemble played gracefully and enjoyably. Ilaria Gringolts won the first prize at the Paganini International Violin Competition at the age of 16, and has since become world-famous.Since then, he has been actively releasing a wide range of repertoire from baroque to contemporary music on various labels including the BIS label. This recording uses Ferdinando Galliano's famous instrument made around 1770. The warm and lustrous tone is appealing. King International

Tracklisting:

1.Concerto in G major, Op. 3 No. 9~I. Allegro - Capriccio
2.Concerto in G major, Op. 3 No. 9~II. Largo
3.Concerto in G major, Op. 3 No. 9~III. Allegro - Capriccio
4.Concerto in A major, Op. 3 No. 11~I. Allegro - Capriccio
5.Concerto in A major, Op. 3 No. 11~II. Largo
6.Concerto in A major, Op. 3 No. 11~III. Andante - Capriccio
7.Concerto in D major, Op. 3 No. 12 "Il Labirinto Armonico. Facilis aditus, difficilis exitus'~I. Allegro - Capriccio
8.Concerto in D major, Op. 3 No. 12 "Il Labirinto Armonico. Facilis aditus, difficilis exitus'~II. Largo - Presto - Adagio
9.Concerto in D major, Op. 3 No. 12 "Il Labirinto Armonico. Facilis aditus, difficilis exitus'~III. Allegro - Capriccio