These works for violin and basso continuo, most of them recorded for the first time, shed light on a little-known side of Giuseppe Torelli’s (1658-1709) work. Scattered throughout Europe, these sonatas evoke their author’s travels and reveal a breathtaking musical variety.
Year: 2023
Label: IndéSENS Calliope
Duration : 49′ – 28 tracks
Composer : Giuseppe Torelli
Artists:
Sue-Ying Koang, violin
Vincent Bernhardt, harpsichord/organ
Diana Vinagre, Cello
Parsival Castro, theorbo/guitar
“Torelli’s sonatas are concise […]. This requires the musicians to get straight to the point. The musical realization by violinist Sue-Ying Koang and harpsichordist/organist Vincent Bernhardt is flawless, very dynamic.”
Alain Steffen, Pizzicato, 07/10/2023
“Violinist Sue-Ying Koang’s playing is pure, almost imperturbable. The musician delivers a very luminous sound, perfectly articulated and eloquent.” Grand Frisson 2024
Joël Chevassus, Audiophile-Magazine, 13/01/2024
“A CD to discover without moderation.”
Marc Laborde, Utmisol, 24/10/2023
“This is a disc no lover of the (baroque) violin should miss.”
Johan van Veen, Musica Dei Donum, 2024