FLAC tracks +Booklet | Classical | 01:15:20 | 439 Mb“No other master equalled him in tone; the sweetness and singing of his violin sound; his fine and elegant taste; his perfection in tempo and intonation (…)”.

What contemporaries attest to the violin playing of Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) applies without restriction to his compositions, which are still far too little known.

He attached less importance to virtuoso effects a la Vivaldi, but rather to the “melodic grace and adornment” a la Corelli, so much appreciated in his adopted country England.

Some of the delicate chamber music treasures are presented here by the Ensemble Apollo’s Cabinet.

Tracklist:01. A Prelude: Example II02. Sonata No. 2 “The Bush Aboon Traquair”03. What Shall I Do? Variations Upon a Subject by H. Purcell04. Solfeggio III05. Sonata prima: I. Adagio-Lentement06. Sonata prima: II. Allegro-Gayment07. Sonata prima: III. Largo08. Sonata prima: IV. Allegro assai-Vivement09. The Lass of Peaty’s Mill: No. 1, Song I10. An English Tune, Variations11. Solfeggio I12. An Interlude: Example I13. Sonata quinta: I. Andante-Tendrement14. Sonata quinta: II. Presto-Vivement15. Sonata quinta: III. Allegro affettuoso-Gracieusement-Non tanto-Tendrement16. O Bessy Bell and Mary Gray: No. 4, Song IV