The name of Domenico Ferrari (1722-1780) was well known throughout Europe in the second half of the 18th century. He was considered one of the finest violin virtuosos as well as a sublime composer. One of Tartini's best Italian pupils, Ferrari quickly gained fame first at the imperial court in Vienna and later at the Wurttemberg court in Stuttgart. After his successful debut at the Concert Spirituel in Paris in 1754, he was granted a ten-year royal privilege to publish his works in France, where he remained until the end of his life, never to return to his native Piacenza. During his stay in Paris, Ferrari published six sets of sonatas for violin with continuo. His Op. 3, featured on this CD, dates back to 1760 and consists of six sonatas. These works showcase a blend of late Baroque and Classical characteristics.
Tracks: 1.1 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata I in F major. I. Allegro 1.2 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata I in F major. II. Andante Cantabile 1.3 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata I in F major. III. Allegro 1.4 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata II in B-flat major. I. Affectuoso 1.5 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata II in B-flat major. II. Largo 1.6 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata II in B-flat major. III. Minuetto Affectuoso 1.7 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata III in E major. I. Andante 1.8 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata III in E major. II. Allegro Moderato 1.9 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata III in E major. III. Minuetto con variazioni 1.10 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata IV in G major. I. Andantino 1.11 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata IV in G major. II. Allegretto 1.12 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata IV in G major. III. Tempo di Minuetto 1.13 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata V in A major. I. Allegretto 1.14 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata V in A major. II. Andante 1.15 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata V in A major. III. Allegro 1.16 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata VI in E major. I. Allegro 1.17 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata VI in E major. II. Andante 1.18 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 3~Sonata VI in E major. III. Allegro molto
