Geminiani: The Art of Playing on the Violin Gottfried von der Goltz

• Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762): The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9:
• 1 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Improvisation 01:01
• 2 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 1, Adagio 01:40
• 3 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 2, Allegro 01:48
• 4 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 3, Allegro assai 02:10
• 5 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 4, Allegro assai 02:09
• 6 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 5, Allegro assai 02:33
• 7 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 6, Allegro assai 02:00
• 8 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 7, Andante 02:58
• 9 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 8, Allegro 01:46
• 10 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 9, Andante moderato 02:20
• 11 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 10, Allegro moderato 02:00
• 12 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 11, Allegro assai 02:39
• 13 The Art of Playing on the Violin, Op. 9: Composition No. 12, Allegro assai 03:12
• Sonata No. 8, Op. 4:
• 14 Sonata No. 8, Op. 4: I. Largo 01:29
• 15 Sonata No. 8, Op. 4: II. Allegro 05:07
• 16 Sonata No. 8, Op. 4: III. Andante 03:13
• 17 Sonata No. 8, Op. 4: IV. Allegro 02:16
• Sonata No. 6, Op. 4:
• 18 Sonata No. 6, Op. 4: I. Adagio 02:27
• 19 Sonata No. 6, Op. 4: II. Allegro 03:19
• 20 Sonata No. 6, Op. 4: III. Andante 04:19
• 21 Sonata No. 6, Op. 4: IV. Allegro 03:20
• Total Runtime 53:46

Info for Geminiani: The Art of Playing on the Violin

The violinist Gottfried von der Goltz and musicians from the Freibourger Barockorchester bring the scores of a fellow of Händel and Corelli's to life: the composer, violinist, teacher and art dealer Francesco Geminiani. His Art of Playing on the Violin and his Sonatas with continuo are of a typical baroque manner and they reflect his own practice of the instrument. With Geminiani, virtuosity is not an end in itself but it serves a pure musical drama where lyrical flights respond to more delicate feelings.

Gottfried Von Der Goltz, violin

Gottfried von der Goltz
has established himself in the international music scene as a Baroque violinist and as one of the Artistic Directors of the Freiburger Barockorchester (FBO). As common in the 18th century, he leads the FBO from the position of the concertmaster.

His repertoire ranges from early Baroque to contemporary music, illustrated by a broad discography, which shows him as a tremendously versatile and flexible musician: as soloist and as orchestra director. Most notably, Gottfried von der Goltz has gained a reputation as a specialist in the music of the long-forgotten Dresden Baroque and of the four Bach sons.

In addition to his engagement with the FBO Gottfried von der Goltz regularly performs as guest director and soloist with the Berliner Barocksolisten, the Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn, the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (hr-Sinfonieorchester), the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and others. For a couple of years he has worked closely together with the Norsk Barokkorchester serving as their Artistic Director.

Gottfried von der Goltz is also dedicated to performing chamber music in various formations. As Professor for Baroque and modern violin he is a popular teacher at the University of Music in Freiburg.

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