Gunar Letzbor / Ars Antiqua Austria -Violinsonaten-Sonatae unarum fidium (1664) -Pan Classics CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Sonatae unarum fidium

01. "Sonata I"

02. "Sonata II"

03. "Baletto di Ninfe"

04. "Sonata III"

05. "Baletto di Trittone"

06. "Sonata IV"

07. "Ciaccona in A major"

08. "Sonata V"

09. "Sonata VI"

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.. Sonatas - Sonatae Unarum Fidium

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Schmelzer: Violin Sonatas - Sonatae Unarum Fidium by Gunar Letzbor, released 4 March 2022. This version of Schmelzer: Violin Sonatas - Sonatae Unarum Fidium comes as a 1xCD. - .. SONATAS - SONATAE UNARUM FIDIUM

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer is considered the founder of the Austrian violin school. He led violin music in Austria and in Europe to it's first peak and influenced many of his younger violinist colleagues. He started his professional career as a violinist and cornett player at the Imperial Court Chapel in Vienna. There, his compositional skills were noticed, and he was appointed Vice-Kapellmeister and finally Court Kapellmeister with a title of nobility by the Emperor. His collection "Sonatae unarum fidium" (Sonatas for one violin), printed in Nuremberg in 1664, established his reputation as an outstanding violinist throughout Europe. In these six sonatas for violin and basso continuo he breaks all the boundaries of what had been technically possible on the violin up to that time. Schmelzer enriches the bowing technique by inventing new types of strokes, and he takes the left hand to the highest positions of the fingerboard of the time. Through daring harmonic turns in the development of the cycle, he achieves profound musical expression and heart-wrenching atmospheric images, which Gunar Letzbor stages with feeling and technical maturity.

The CD "Violinsonaten-Sonatae unarum fidium (1664)" presents a captivating journey into the world of 17th-century violin sonatas, masterfully interpreted by Gunar Letzbor and his renowned ensemble Ars Antiqua Austria. This recording brings to life the expressive and virtuosic works composed in 1664, showcasing both technical brilliance and emotional depth. Gunar Letzbor is celebrated for his expertise in historically informed performance practice, particularly within Baroque music. With numerous acclaimed recordings and international performances, he has established himself as a leading figure in early music interpretation. Ars Antiqua Austria, under his direction, is recognized for its authentic renditions of Austrian baroque repertoire. The CD is released by Pan Classics, a distinguished label known for high-quality classical productions that emphasize artistic integrity and sonic excellence.

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PC10436

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