Locatelli: 24 Capriccios for Solo Violin – Emmanuele Baldini (Newton Classics CD)

• UPC: 8718247711284
• MPN: 8802128
• Brand Name: Newton Classics

Overview

This Newton Classics release features Italian violinist Emmanuele Baldini performing the complete 24 Capriccios for solo violin by Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695–1764), extracted from his monumental L’arte del violino, Op.3 — published in Amsterdam in 1733.

Locatelli’s L’arte del violino stands as a dazzling precursor to Paganini’s 19th-century virtuosity. The Capriccios, inserted between the movements of the 12 concertos, were written as technical and expressive tests of the violinist’s skill — a true “art of the violin.” Baldini’s refined interpretation balances baroque authenticity with modern technical brilliance, illuminating the theatrical flair and emotional range of this Italian master.

Product Features

• Format: Single CD
• Sound: DDD Stereo
• Total Duration: 56′55
• Recording Dates: 12–18 June 1998
• Recording Venue: IN Studio, Treviso, Italy
• Producer: Robert de Pieri
• Balance Engineer: Paul Correr
• Original Label: Rivoalto (1998)
• Reissue Label: Newton Classics B.V. (2012)
• Country of Manufacture: Netherlands
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque / Virtuoso Violin

Performer:

• Emmanuele Baldini – Solo Violin

Interesting Facts

• The “Paganini” of the Baroque: Locatelli was one of the most astonishing violin virtuosos of his age. His L’arte del violino set new standards for technical complexity—pioneering advanced bowing, high-position playing, and double stops a century before Paganini.

• The Hidden Masterpieces: The Capriccios were not written as concert pieces but as internal cadenzas and studies within the twelve concertos, offering glimpses into the composer’s most daring and personal writing.

• A Venetian Legacy: Born in Bergamo and active in Rome and Amsterdam, Locatelli’s cosmopolitan career reflects the European reach of Italian instrumental art during the Baroque era.

• A Modern Virtuoso’s Vision: Emmanuele Baldini, known for his expressive precision and stylistic insight, brings both historical sensitivity and modern violinistic control to these demanding works.

• A Study in Sonic Brilliance: Recorded in Treviso’s IN Studio, the acoustics highlight the solo violin’s pure tone and intricate ornamentation, perfectly matching Newton Classics’ audiophile standards.

Track Listing

Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695–1764) 24 Capriccios from “L’arte del violino,” Op.3 (Amsterdam, 1733)

1. No.1 in D – 2′16
2. No.2 in D – 3′27
3. No.3 in C minor – 2′42
4. No.4 in C minor – 3′07
5. No.5 in F – 2′39
6. No.6 in F – 1′51
7. No.7 in E – 2′23
8. No.8 in E – 2′54
9. No.9 in C – 3′01
10. No.10 in C – 2′47
11. No.11 in G minor – 2′15
12. No.12 in G minor – 2′25
13. No.13 in B-flat – 2′37
14. No.14 in B-flat – 2′07
15. No.15 in E minor – 1′34
16. No.16 in E minor – 1′39
17. No.17 in G – 2′42
18. No.18 in G – 3′19
19. No.19 in F – 2′10
20. No.20 in F – 2′11
21. No.21 in A – 1′55
22. No.22 in A – 2′13
23. No.23 in D “Il labirinto armonico” – 2′41
24. No.24 in D “Il labirinto armonico” – 2′36

Publishers

Rivoalto / Newton Classics B.V. © 2012 Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut (BND Amsterdam / Hotsprings) Cover Image: Courtesy of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam LC 24605 Manufactured and printed in the Netherlands

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