Vitali: Sonatas Op. 11 for Violin and Basso Continuo

Composer: Giovanni Battista Vitali Artists: Luigi Cozzolino (violin), Semperconsort (ensemble) Giovanni Battista Vitali (1632-92) along with Domenico Gabrieli was one of several important musicians to accept posts at the vibrant court of the duchy of Modena. The young duke, Francesco II, was a cultivated prince, lover of the arts, and by all accounts a good violinist. Gabrieli was a pioneer of the cello, and Vitali was a virtuoso on the ‘violone’ – a large bass violin, and proficient on the new cello. Corelli politely declined an appointment from the duke, and dedicated his Op.3 to Francesco. Vitali started a musical dynasty at the court that lasted for 4 generations. Tracklist: 00:00:00 Giovanni Battista Vitali: Sonata in B flat: I. Capriccio Primo: vivace 00:01:56 Giovanni Battista Vitali: Sonata in B flat: II. Giga: Allegro 00:03:01 Giovanni Battista Vitali: Sonata in B flat: III. Capriccio per Violone 00:06:43 Giovanni Battista Vitali: Sonata in B flat: IV. Gavotta: Presto