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Compact Disc Beethoven Brahms & Britten
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Compact Disc Shostakovich and Rachmaninov
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Review from American Record Guide (November/December 1998):
Starkweather and Rivkin begin with the Shostakovich sonata in
a free-wheeling performance that takes advantage of a richer bass
than on either of the preceding issues. The warm sound fits the
relaxed interpretation. Both players are highly competent, and
musical points are made clearly. I hear keyboard lines in Shostakovich
that I have not heard before. Analysis carried to the degree they
do makes a long-term impression. The Shostakovich slow movement
has a fine long line. They've done a lot of thinking about this
music, and, in their somewhat understated way, they do play it
very well.
-D. Moore
From Bernard Greenhouse:
Dear David, I have heard your CD and I congratulate you on
fine performances. Your sound is exceptional in both slow movements
and the general technique is first class. Bravo, and keep up the
excellent playing.
Pietro Locatelli:
Sonata in D Major, Op. 6 No. 6
for violoncello and continuo
Pietro Locatelli:
Sonata in D Minor, Op. 6 No. 12
for violoncello and continuo
Arranged and edited by David Starkweather
Continuo realization by Egbert Ennulat
Artaria Editions Limited, Wellington, New Zealand, 1997
Three movements from these two sonatas became part of the cello literature due to an arrangement by Alfredo Piatti (1822-1901) published by International Music Co. Piatti's arrangement, while extending the literature for cello, took considerable liberty with the material. All movements of these two Locatelli violin sonatas have been arranged in this edition for cello and continuo.
Pietro Antonio Locatelli (1695-1764) was an Italian composer and virtuoso violinist. His compositions are all concertos, sonatas and violin caprices. The twelve violin sonatas of Opus 6 are "considered to be among Locatelli's best works" (New Grove, Vol. 11, pp. 104-107). The sonatas of Opus 6 generally follow the pattern of No. 6: a slow first movement, a fast middle movement, and concluding with a third movement set of variations, often on a minuet theme. No. 12 is a surprise, having five movements that conclude with a Capriccio, a predominantly solo movement subtitled "Prova del intonatione."
Electronic version of Locatelli article (appeared in American String Teacher fall 1995)
These sonatas are available in the United States by direct
order from David Starkweather, as arranged with the publisher.
The current price, including shipping:
$40.00 for each sonata (score with continuo realization, and edited
cello part).
When placing an order, please print the order form, enclose a check to David Starkweather, and send to the address above. Sheet music Order Form
Further information: phone (706) 542-2780; e-mail dastark@uga.edu