Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Baroque music with Antonio Caldara's "Caldara: Sonate a tre," a captivating collection of trio sonatas that showcase the composer's mastery of the genre. Released in 2003, this album features a selection of Caldara's sonatas, performed with exquisite precision and artistry.
Antonio Caldara, born in Venice in 1670, was a prolific composer known for his extensive vocal works, both sacred and secular. However, his instrumental compositions, such as these trio sonatas, are equally deserving of attention. The sonatas on this album are written for two violins and basso continuo, a typical ensemble of the Baroque era, and they exhibit Caldara's skill in counterpoint and melody.
The album spans a duration of 58 minutes, offering a substantial exploration of Caldara's sonata writing. The sonatas are performed by an ensemble of skilled musicians, each bringing their unique interpretation to these timeless pieces. The album is released under the Arion label, known for its high-quality recordings of early music.
Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer to the genre, "Caldara: Sonate a tre" offers a delightful journey into the world of Antonio Caldara. The sonatas, with their intricate harmonies and lively rhythms, are a testament to Caldara's compositional genius and his enduring influence on the world of music.
Arion2003, Arion
Tracks
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 4, en do mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 8, en sol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: VivaceAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 5, en la mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en fa majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 9, en mi mineur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 6, en la majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en si bémol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en si bémol majeur: GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 7, en si bémol majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : GraveAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : LargoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 10, en ré mineur : PrestoAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: Grave-Allegro-AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AdagioAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Sonata No. 11, en ré majeur: AllegroAntonio Caldara, Ensemble La Fidelissima, Philippe Couvert, Françoise Couvert, Joël Pons, Michel Maldonado, RenéVeyssières, Carole Parer
Antonio Caldara, born around 1670 in Venice, was a prolific and versatile Italian Baroque composer whose musical journey took him across Europe, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. With over 70 operas and 30 oratorios to his credit, Caldara's compositions reflect his extensive travels and collaborations with notable librettists like Pietro Metastasio. His unique approach to incorporating choral forces in his operas set him apart from his contemporaries. Caldara's musical prowess earned him favor with the Habsburg dynasty, making him a celebrated figure in the European music scene. His works, ranging from dramatic oratorios to intricate motets, continue to captivate audiences with their rich emotional depth and technical brilliance. Whether exploring his vocal masterpieces or instrumental compositions, delving into Antonio Caldara's music is an immersive experience that transports you to the opulent courts and sacred spaces of the Baroque era.
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Antonio Caldara
