2.9 Sonata No. 8 in E flat~IV. Allegro e spiritoso
2.10 Sonata No. 9 in G~I. Allegro
2.11 Sonata No. 9 in G~II. Adagio
2.12 Sonata No. 9 in G~III. Allegro e vivace
2.13 Sonata No. 9 in G~IV. Allegro
2.14 Lessons (44) for cello ; continuo~Lezione 23
2.15 Sonata No. 10 in E minor~I. Allegro assai
2.16 Sonata No. 10 in E minor~II. Largo
2.17 Sonata No. 10 in E minor~III. Allegro e spiritoso
2.18 Sonata No. 11 in G minor~I. Andante
2.19 Sonata No. 11 in G minor~II. Allegro e spiritoso
2.20 Sonata No. 11 in G minor~III. Larghetto
2.21 Sonata No. 11 in G minor~IV. Allegro assai
2.22 Lessons (44) for cello ; continuo~Lezione 1
2.23 Sonata No. 12 in D minor~I. Allegro
2.24 Sonata No. 12 in D minor~II. Allegro
2.25 Sonata No. 12 in D minor~III. Largo
2.26 Sonata No. 12 in D minor~IV. Allegro
3.1 Sonata No. 13 in F minor~I. Presto
3.2 Sonata No. 13 in F minor~II. Largo
3.3 Sonata No. 13 in F minor~III. Allegro
3.4 Sonata No. 13 in F minor~IV. Allegretto silent di Minuet
3.5 Sonata No. 14 in A minor~I. Largo
3.6 Sonata No. 14 in A minor~II. Allegro
3.7 Sonata No. 14 in A minor~III. Aria Larghetto
3.8 Sonata No. 14 in A minor~IV. Allegro e spiritoso
3.9 Sonata No. 15 in A~I. Largo
3.10 Sonata No. 15 in A~II. Allegro
3.11 Sonata No. 15 in A~III. Aria non molto allegro
3.12 Sonata No. 15 in A~IV. Allegro
3.13 Sonata No. 16 in G~I. Adagio
3.14 Sonata No. 16 in G~II. Allegro
3.15 Sonata No. 16 in G~III. Largo
3.16 Sonata No. 16 in G~IV. Allegro
3.17 Sinfonia in D~I. Adagio
3.18 Sinfonia in D~II. Allegro
3.19 Sinfonia in D~III. Grave
3.20 Sinfonia in D~IV. Presto
3.21 Concerto in D minor~I. Allegro
3.22 Concerto in D minor~II. Larghetto
3.23 Concerto in D minor~III. Allegro assai
Description:
"Caldara: Complete Cello Sonatas" on CD presents the full surviving corpus of cello sonatas by Antonio Caldara, one of the most refined voices of the late Baroque. Performed by cellist Francesco Galligioni with stylistically informed continuo partners, this recording explores the expressive breadth of Caldara's writing: from noble, singing slow movements to agile, virtuoso allegros that highlight the instrument's warmth and agility. The transparent recorded sound and historically oriented articulation bring out the rich counterpoint and harmonic subtlety that connect Caldara with the great masters of his time, while still revealing his own lyrical, Italianate voice. For lovers of Baroque chamber music and cello repertoire, this CD offers both a deep musical journey and a valuable reference recording of rarely heard works.
Francesco Galligioni is an acclaimed specialist in historically informed performance, particularly known for his work on Baroque and Classical cello and basso continuo. He has collaborated with leading period-instrument ensembles and has contributed to several benchmark recordings of 17th- and 18th-century repertoire. His playing is characterized by stylistic precision, a warm, focused tone and an ability to shape long, vocal lines in a way that highlights the rhetorical power of Baroque music. Through projects like this complete Caldara set, Galligioni has helped to expand and clarify the core discography of early cello literature.
The CD is released by Brilliant Classics, a label renowned for offering high-quality classical recordings with an unusually broad and often adventurous catalogue. Brilliant Classics has earned a strong reputation among collectors for its complete editions, rare repertoire and collaborations with experts in historically informed performance. By combining solid artistic standards with accessible pricing, the label has opened the door to comprehensive composer surveys and discovery of lesser-known masterpieces, making recordings like "Caldara: Complete Cello Sonatas" available to a wider audience of curious listeners and specialists alike.
Chamber Ensemble
16.125
- Accordion 10- Bassoon 18- Brass 50- Bugle 41- Cello 324- Clarinet 129- Double Bass 20- Early Instrum. 138- Flute 234- Guitar 106- Harp 33- Harpsichord 24- Lute 18- Mandolin 16- Mixed Ensemble 78- Oboe 56- Organ 39- Other 12.236- Other Ensemble 224- Percussion 13- Piano 494- Piano Quartet 28- Piano Trio 166- Recorder 58- Saxophone 53- String Ensemble 94- String Quartet 444- String Quintet 21- String Trio 58- Trombone 20- Trumpet 53- Tuba 3- Viola 71- Violin 607- Wind Ensemble 51- Woodwind 40- octet 3Other Classic 3.468Symphonic Music 14.540
