Leonard Becker – Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Chamber Works (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 59:05 minutes | 908 MB | Genre: Classical
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Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco was one of Italy’s most influential and important composers during the 20th century. He was inspired to write for the guitar after meeting Andr’es Segovia, and in the years that followed he wrote over one hundred works for the instrument. The Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet, a rare combination, reveals perfect sonority and construction with a serene Iberian mood. The Sonatina for Flute and Guitar contrasts joyfulness with poignant melodies, while the Eclogues are bucolic and lively. Written for Segovia and his wife Paquita Madriguera, the Fantasia for Guitar and Piano presents an expertly blended texture for this combination of instruments.
Tracklist:
01. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Quintet in F Major, Op. 143: I. Allegro, vivo e schietto (06:12)
02. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Quintet in F Major, Op. 143: II. Andante mesto (07:22)
03. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Quintet in F Major, Op. 143: III. Scherzo. Allegro con spirito, alla marcia (05:05)
04. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Quintet in F Major, Op. 143: IV. Finale. Allegro con fuoco (06:13)
05. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Eclogues, Op. 206 (Version for Flute, English Horn & Guitar): I. Andantino quieto (03:06)
06. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Eclogues, Op. 206 (Version for Flute, English Horn & Guitar): II. Allegro con spirito [Tempo di saltarello] (02:03)
07. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Eclogues, Op. 206 (Version for Flute, English Horn & Guitar): III. Lento – Elegiaco (04:16)
08. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Eclogues, Op. 206 (Version for Flute, English Horn & Guitar): IV. Girotondo. Allegro vivace, con spirito (02:17)
09. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Fantasia for Guitar & Piano, Op. 145: I. Andantino (05:43)
10. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Fantasia for Guitar & Piano, Op. 145: II. Vivacissimo (03:33)
11. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Sonatina for Flute & Guitar in G Major, Op. 205: I. Allegretto grazioso (04:20)
12. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Sonatina for Flute & Guitar in G Major, Op. 205: II. Tempo di siciliana (04:37)
13. Leonard Becker – Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Sonatina for Flute & Guitar in G Major, Op. 205: III. Scherzo-Rondo (04:12)
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