FRANCESCO GEMINIANI (1687-1762): 12 Sonatas for Violin and Continuo, Op. 1.

Description: Apparently designed as a calling card for Geminiani’s talents as a violinist-composer, the Op.1 Sonatas from 1716 still make strenuous technical but also expressive demands on any interpreter. Their genteel surface and polished dialogue between parts conceals an array of sophisticated contrasts between moods and demonstration of a violinist’s credentials as an artist as well as a technician. 2 CDs. Igor Ruhadze (violin), Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya (harpsichord).