Known as Il Buranello after his island birthplace of Burano, opera composer Baldassare Galuppi was also admired as a keyboard player. His sonatas are quiet, refined gems of the utmost elegance and lyricism, with expressive contrasts ranging from poignant operatic aria style movements to the energetic influence of Scarlatti. This selection includes late works from the Passatempo al Cembalo. Matteo Napoli has been praised for his "enviable poise" (International Record Review) in volume 1 (8.572263) and "finely nuanced" playing (Fanfare) in volume 2 (8.572490). Matteo Napoli captured worldwide attention winning many competitions, including First Prize in the International Liszt Competition at Lucca in 1986. He has performed in Europe, as well as in New York, Mexico City, San Paolo, Japan, Australia, China and Malaysia.

Tracklist:

Keyboard Sonata In D Minor, Illy No. 66: I. Andante
Keyboard Sonata In D Minor, Illy No. 66: II. Allegro, Illy No. 73
Keyboard Sonata In D Minor, Illy No. 66: III. Largo, Illy No. 74
Keyboard Sonata In D Minor, Illy No. 66: IV. Allegro E Spiritoso
Keyboard Sonata In C Major, Illy No. 30: Keyboard Sonata In C Major, Illy No. 30: II. Presto
Keyboard Sonata In C Minor, Illy No. 38: I. Allegro Moderato
Keyboard Sonata In C Minor, Illy No. 38: II. Allegretto
Keyboard Sonata In F Major, Illy No. 36: I. Andantino, E Con Espressione
Keyboard Sonata In F Major, Illy No. 36: II. Allegro Assai
Keyboard Sonata In F Major, Illy No. 36: III. Allegro
Keyboard Sonata In B Flat Major, Illy No. 23: I. Andantino
Keyboard Sonata In B Flat Major, Illy No. 23: II. Allegro Moderato
Keyboard Sonata In B Flat Major, Illy No. 23: III. Andante Spiritoso
Keyboard Sonata In A Minor: I. Siciliana
Keyboard Sonata In A Minor: II. Allegro, Illy No. 68
Keyboard Sonata In F Major, Illy No. 50: I. Largo
Keyboard Sonata In F Major, Illy No. 50: II. Allegro
Keyboard Sonata In A Minor, Illy No. 43: I. Larghetto Cantabile
Keyboard Sonata In A Minor, Illy No. 43: II. Allegro Vivace
Keyboard Sonata In E Major, Illy No. 41: I. Allegro Moderato
Keyboard Sonata In E Major, Illy No. 41: II. Larghetto Con 6 Variazioni

UPC: 747313267279
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.25.12
Format: CD

F. KUHLAU - Keyboard Sonatas 3 (CD)