Until the mid-sixteenth century, the cello was only used for accompanying purposes. It was not until around 1660 that the cello came into it's own, thanks to some alterations that were made to the instrument by luthiers in Bologna. Therefore it is no surprise that the first composers for the cello were Italian. The first disc of this anthology presents the origins of the solo literature, with works by Domenico Gabrielli, Bononcini and Marcello. The second features sonatas by Geminiani and Vivaldi. Roel Dieltiens is the soloist on this fascinating collection.

Tracklist:

Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: I. Grave
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: III. Largo
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: IV. Prestissimo
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: V. Ricercar I
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: VI. Ricercar II
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: VII. Canon À Due Violoncelli, Uno Entra Una Battuta Doppo L‘altro
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: VIII. Ricercar VII
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: IX. Ricercar VI
Cello Sonata No. 1 In G Minor: X. Ricercar III
Cello Sonata No. 2 In A Major: I. Grave
Cello Sonata No. 2 In A Major: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata No. 2 In A Major: III. Largo
Cello Sonata No. 2 In A Major: IV. Presto
Cello Sonata No. 2 In A Major: V. Ricercar IV
Cello Sonata No. 2 In A Major: VI. Ricercar V
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 4: I. Adagio
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 4: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 4: III. Largo
Cello Sonata In G Minor, Op. 1 No. 4: IV. Allegro
Cello Sonata In A Minor: I. Andante
Cello Sonata In A Minor: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata In A Minor: III. Minuettos I-II
Cello Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: I. Largo
Cello Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: III. Largo
Cello Sonata No. 1 In D Minor: IV. A Tempo Guisto
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 13 No. 6: I. Larghetto
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 13 No. 6: II. Alla Breve
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 13 No. 6: III. Allegro
Cello Sonata In E Minor, Rv 40: I. Largo
Cello Sonata In E Minor, Rv 40: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata In E Minor, Rv 40: III. Largo
Cello Sonata In E Minor, Rv 40: IV. Allegro
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, H. 108: I. Adagio
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, H. 108: II. Allegro Assai
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, H. 108: III. Grave
Cello Sonata In A Minor, Op. 5 No. 6, H. 108: IV. Allegro
Cello Sonata In B-Flat Major, Rv 46: I. Largo
Cello Sonata In B-Flat Major, Rv 46: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata In B-Flat Major, Rv 46: III. Largo
Cello Sonata In B-Flat Major, Rv 46: IV: Allegro
Cello Sonata In C Major, Op. 5 No. 3, H. 105: I. Andante
Cello Sonata In C Major, Op. 5 No. 3, H. 105: II. Allegro
Cello Sonata In C Major, Op. 5 No. 3, H. 105: III. Affetuoso
Cello Sonata In C Major, Op. 5 No. 3, H. 105: IV. Allegro
Cello Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 2, H. 104: I. Andante
Cello Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 2, H. 104: II. Presto
Cello Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 2, H. 104: III. Adagio
Cello Sonata In D Minor, Op. 5 No. 2, H. 104: IV. Allegro
Cello Sonata In G Minor Rv 42: I. Prelude: Largo
Cello Sonata In G Minor Rv 42: II. Allemande: Andante
Cello Sonata In G Minor Rv 42: III. Sarabande: Largo
Cello Sonata In G Minor Rv 42: IV. Gigue: Allegro

UPC: 4015023243040
Label: Accent Records
Release Date: 5.12.15
Format: CD

Cello In Baroque Italy / Various - Cello in Baroque Italy (2 CD)