The son of a mill owner, Josef Myslivecek (1737-1781) was born in Prague. After a brief period as a student of literature and philosophy, he started to study organ with Joseph Seger and composition with the renowned Frantisek Vaclav Habermann. After his success with his first symphonies he decided to go to Venice to study voice and composition with Giovanni Battista Pescetti, not only to perfect himself as a musician but probably also to integrate himself into the great operatic tradition of one of the most productive and lively cities of the time. Myslivecek's first opera 'Medea' was a huge success and soon he became the first internationally renowned Bohemian opera composer. During a stay with Padre Martini, he met Mozart in Bologna, who was greatly fascinated by the Bohemian's musical qualities.This 2-CD set presents the works for keyboard and piano: two sets of six sonatas and a Divertimento. The title specifies "for harpsichord or pianoforte, with a violin part ad libitum", which means the violin part is optional, the main part being played by the keyboard. The music remains firmly anchored in it's period, exploring all the musical potential that classicism has to offer: strong structures, refinement and charm, as well as elegant and cantabile melodies.Played on a copy of a Walter fortepiano from 1792 by Marius Bartoccini and violinist Rossella Croce. Bartoccini successfully recorded the complete keyboard music by Myslivecek for Brilliant Classics.

Tracklist:

VI Divertimenti for cembalo and violin~I. Andantino
VI Divertimenti for cembalo and violin~II. Tempo di Menuetto grazioso
VI Divertimenti for cembalo and violin~III. Andantino
VI Divertimenti for cembalo and violin~IV. Allegretto
VI Divertimenti for cembalo and violin~V. Tempo di Menuetto grazioso
VI Divertimenti for cembalo and violin~VI. Allegretto grazioso
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata I in D. I. Without indication
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata I in D. II. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata II in G. I. Without indication
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata II in G. II. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata III in E flat. I. Without indication
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata III in E flat. II. Rondo
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata IV in B flat. I. Allegretto
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata IV in B flat. II. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata V in F. I. Without indication
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata V in F. II. Rondo
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata VI in C. I. Without indication
Six Sonatas for cembalo with violin ad libitum~Sonata VI in C. II. RondÃ² Dolce
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata I in E flat. I. Allegro
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata I in E flat. II. Andante
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata I in E flat. III. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata II in D. I. Allegro
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata II in D. II. Andante
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata II in D. III. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata III in C. I. Allegro
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata III in C. II. Andante
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata III in C. III. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata IV in B flat. I. Allegro
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata IV in B flat. II. Amoroso
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata IV in B flat. III. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata V in G. I. Allegro Moderato
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata V in G. II. Andante
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata V in G. III. Menuetto
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata VI in F. I. Allegretto
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata VI in F. II. Andante
Six Sonatas for the piano forte or harpsichord with an accompaniment for a violin~Sonata VI in F. III. Menuetto

UPC: 5063758976862
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 5.1.26
Format: CD

Marius Bartoccini - Myslivecek: Complete Music For Harpsichord (CD)