When twentieth century clarinet sonatas are brought up, it's usually the ones by Poulenc and Saint-Saëns that are thought of first, followed by Hindemith and Reger. The three on Italian Vintages, performed by Nicolas del Grazia and Chris Lysack, complement those French sonatas particularly well. These Italian ones are frequently recorded together, when they are recorded at all, because they also complement each other. Composer Giacomo Setaccioli is virtually unknown except for this sonata, written in 1921. Each movement ...
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When twentieth century clarinet sonatas are brought up, it's usually the ones by Poulenc and Saint-Saëns that are thought of first, followed by Hindemith and Reger. The three on Italian Vintages, performed by Nicolas del Grazia and Chris Lysack, complement those French sonatas particularly well. These Italian ones are frequently recorded together, when they are recorded at all, because they also complement each other. Composer Giacomo Setaccioli is virtually unknown except for this sonata, written in 1921. Each movement follows sonata-form conventions, with something of the translucency and flowing lyricism of impressionism, which is why the sonata would stand well with the French ones. Each movement is meant to evoke a specific time of day: afternoon, night, and dawn. They are bright and optimistic, bordering on playful joyfulness, even in the nocturne movement. The Castelnuovo-Tedesco sonata is charming and reflective, if slightly melancholy in the opening movement. The Scherzo has a quirky main...
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Giacomo Setaccioli; Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco; Mario Pilati; Nicolas del Grazia; Nino Rota. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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