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Francisco MIGNONE (1897–1986) Complete Violin Sonatas
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Emmanuele Baldini, Violin Lucas Thomazinho, Piano
Francisco Mignone was a leading figure in the Brazilian music scene of the 20th century, with a free-flowing style and gift for melody that instantly communicated with audiences. He was part of the first generation of modernist Brazilian composers that included Villa-Lobos and Guarnieri. Mignone’s two early unnumbered sonatas emulate the French influence of Fauré and Debussy, but it was not until the 1960s that he returned to the genre. The First and Second Sonatas share a fragmented, experimental character that juxtapose varying forms of tonality and metre, while the Third Sonata features national rhythmic and melodic elements. These sonatas represent some of the most significant works for violin and piano to come from Brazil. Key features: • This release follows on the heels of our recording of Mignone’s Concertos and Concertinos (Naxos 8.574573) including Emmanuele Baldini’s recording of the Violin Concerto and was given a five-star rating in Pizzicato . MusicWeb International also remarked that ‘The hope must be that the Naxos “Music of Brazil” series will be revisiting this rewarding composer soon.’ Wish granted! • Violinist and conductor Emmanuele Baldini ’s numerous acclaimed recordings include the complete violin sonatas of Villa-Lobos (Naxos 8.574310) which was a MusicWeb International Recording of the Month and considered ‘top class performances… played with attractive effervescence without at any time sounding rushed or superficial’. • This is young Brazilian pianist Lucas Thomazinho ’s Naxos debut, but he has already recorded for the KNS Classical label and, starting from the age of nine as winner of the Souza Lima National Piano Competition, is now a veteran of more than ten first prizes in contests including the National Piano Competition Villa-Lobos and the XII Magda Tagliaferro National Piano Competition.
8.574595 Release date: 24 Jan 2025 Companion titles – Recent releases in The Music of Brazil series
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Click to listen to Violin Sonata No. 1: III. Moderato energico
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Domenico SCARLATTI (1685–1757) Complete Keyboard Sonatas, Vol. 29 Emanuil Ivanov, Piano
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Domenico Scarlatti’s 555 keyboard sonatas were most probably written for his patron Princess Maria Barbara of Portugal. Her love of music leads us to assume that she was suitably appreciative of these extraordinary gifts from her teacher and friend. The earlier sonatas are rooted in the Italian style, with the Sonata in G major, K.103 notable for its eyebrow-raising lurches between major and minor tonalities. The influence of Spanish flamenco guitar can be heard in exotic embellishments and spicy harmonies in sonatas such as K.137 and K.303 . Scarlatti’s astonishing originality can be found throughout this entire collection. Key features: • Emanuil Ivanov has given critically acclaimed international performances and tours, and has played with leading orchestras in South Africa, Bulgaria and Italy. He has been featured on BBC Radio 3, Italy’s Rai Radio 3 and Japan’s NHK Radio. In 2024, he performed Busoni’s piano concerto in Bulgaria and Birmingham, and made his debut at Wigmore Hall and the Konzerthaus Dortmund. He is also a composer. • The previous release in this edition, Volume 28 (Naxos 8.573938) appeared in September 2023 with another Naxos debut, pianist Sang Woo Kang, whose recording was admired by Jed Distler of ClassicsToday.com : ‘I… enjoyed Kang’s songful nuances in the C minor K.174 sonata’s opening section, and how his sonority changes when the G major episode begins. Kang’s entry in Naxos’ ongoing complete Scarlatti survey has much to recommend it’. This edition is not only a valuable resource in this rich vein of repertoire, but very much a showcase for rising pianistic talent.
8.574633 Release date: 24 Jan 2025 Companion titles – Previous releases in the series
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Click to listen to Sonata in C minor, K.73/L.217/P.80
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