Composer: Antonio Vandini
Performer: Elinor Frey, Patxi Montero, Federica Bianchi, Marc Vanscheeuwijck, Isabella Bison, Lorenzo Gugole, Maria Bocelli
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Passacaille
Catalogue: PAS1079
Release: 2021
Size: 921 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Sonata in A Minor
01. I. Largo
02. II. Allegro
03. III. Allegro assai
Sonata in C major, Van. 2
04. I. Andante
05. II. Allegro
06. III. Allegro
Sonata in B flat major, Van. 6
07. I. Grave
08. II. Allegro
09. III. Allegro
Cello Concerto in D major
10. I. Allegro
11. II. Andantino
12. III. Allegro
Sonata in C major, Van. 1
13. I. (Adagio)
14. II. Allegro
15. III. (Minuetto)
Sonata in B flat major, Van. 3
16. I. Largo
17. II. Allegro
18. III. Minuet
Sonata in E major, Van. 7
19. I. Grave
20. II. Allegro
21. III. Allegro
In this recording, cellist Elinor Frey and Passacaille Records present the six sonatas and one concerto of one of the most noteworthy and fascinating Italian cellist-composers of the 18th century. Antonio Vandini’s works span from 1717 in Venice (just a few years before he taught at the La Pietà school alongside the legendary Vivaldi) to about the 1750s when his last sonatas were written (probably as he toured the world with his musical partner, the famous violinist, Giuseppe Tartini).
Captivated by Vandini’s ability to draw out some of the finest qualities of the cello by expertly blending both lyricism and virtuosity, Elinor Frey, cellist-musicologist Marc Vanscheeuwijck, and gambist Patxi Montero together explored Vandini’s particular playing techniques. As shown in drawings, portraits, and eye-witness accounts, Vandini was one of the last remaining cellists to continue to use an underhand bow technique. Harpsichordist Federica Bianchi joined the team for the recording, held at the at the Sala della Carità, a short walk from the St-Antonio Basilica in Padua where Vandini spent most of his musical life.