Luigi Cherubini: 6 Sonatas for Piano by Francesco Giammarco (Newton Classics) CD

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Product Details

• UPC: 8718247711208
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: Newton Classics
• MPN: 8802120
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical / Piano Sonata
• Artist: Francesco Giammarco (Piano)
• Composer: Luigi Cherubini (1760–1842)
• Release Year: 2012 (Original recording 1990)
• Recording Mode: DDD Stereo

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Jewel Case
• Total Timing: 67'25
• Instrument: Piano
• Recording Location: Studio Sintesi, Venice (May 10–15, 1990)
• Label: Newton Classics B.V.
• Country of Manufacture: Netherlands

Overview

Rediscover the instrumental genius of Luigi Cherubini through this comprehensive collection of his 6 Sonatas for Piano, masterfully performed by pianist Francesco Giammarco. While Cherubini is widely celebrated for his monumental operas and sacred works—which earned him the profound admiration of Ludwig van Beethoven—these sonatas represent a pivotal early chapter in his career. Originally published around 1780 as Sei Sonate per il Cimbalo, they are believed to be his first published compositions. This recording, originally captured in Venice in 1990, showcases the elegant "galant" style of the late 18th century, blending melodic clarity with the emerging technical demands of the keyboard.

Interesting Facts

• Beethoven's Favorite: Ludwig van Beethoven famously regarded Cherubini as the greatest of his contemporaries.
• First Published Works: These six sonatas, published when the composer was only 20, remain his only significant contribution to solo keyboard literature.
• Instrumental Debate: Though titled for the "cimbalo" (harpsichord), Cherubini lived during the invention of the fortepiano in his native Florence. These works are often debated as being suitable for harpsichord, fortepiano, or the modern piano.
• Theatrical Influence: Scholars often compare these sonatas to the commedia dell'arte, noting that each movement seems to depict a different stock character through its musical structure.
• Francesco Giammarco: The pianist is known for his dedication to rediscovering rare Italian keyboard repertoire, providing a performance that balances historical line with modern expressive depth.

Track Listing

1. Sonata No. 1 in F
2. I. Moderato [6'03]
3. II. Rondo [4'15]

1. Sonata No. 2 in C
2. I. Moderato [6'48]
3. II. Rondo [4'21]

1. Sonata No. 3 in B flat
2. I. Allegro comodo [7'28]
3. II. Rondo: Andantino [3'19]

1. Sonata No. 4 in G
2. I. Moderato [5'26]
3. II. Rondo: Andantino [5'03]

1. Sonata No. 5 in D
2. I. Allegro con brio [5'03]
3. II. Rondo: Allegretto [4'45]

1. Sonata No. 6 in E flat
2. I. Allegro spiritoso [9'34]
3. II. Rondo: Andantino con moto [4'40]

Publishers

• Label: Newton Classics B.V.
• Copyright: ℗ 1990 Rivoalto; © 2012 Newton Classics B.V.
• Art Direction & Design: Jan Martin Wilschut BNO, Amsterdam Hotsprings
• Cover Image: Lebrecht / HH

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