Italian Recorder Sonatas

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Trio Passaggio was founded in 1991. The name of the ensemble is derived from the early baroque performance practice of improvising diminutions, an art which was cultivated principally in Italy. Trio Passaggio concertizes widely, mainly in Holland but also in France, Germany, Austria and Denmark. In september 1993 the ensemble was one of the laureates of the presentation competition organised by the "Nederlandse Impresariaat". In october 1994 it gave a successful series of concerts in the United States and Canada.

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Biagio Marini - Sonata Duodecima (Op.VIII,1629)

Biagio Marini - Sonata Prima (Op.XIII,1629)

Biagio Marini - Romanesca (Op.III,1620

Biagio Marini - Sonata a due (Op.XXII,1655)

Tarquinio Merula - Capriccio Cromatico

Giovanni Pandolfi Mealli - Sonata Prima 'La Bernabea' (Op.IV,1660)

Giovanni Pandolfi Mealli - Sonata Quarta 'La Castella' (Op.III,1660)

Giovanni Pandolfi Mealli - Sonata Seconda 'La Cesta' (Op.IV,1660)

Tarquinio Merula - Tocatta del secondo tono

Benedetto Marcello - Sonata in a-minor (Op.II,3 1712)

Benedetto Marcello - Sonata in G-major (Op.I,6 1732)

Benedetto Marcello - Sonata in d-minor (Op.II,2 1712)

Trio Passaggio 

Matthias Maute, flauti

Norbert Kunst, fagotti

Pieter Dirksen, organo e cembalo

J.S.Bach - Violin Concertos

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RECORDING OF THE MONTH --BBC Music Magazine,Dec'15

Alina Ibragimova's interpretations of the violin concertos of Johann Sebastian Bach may be regarded as historically informed performances, though they are by no means the most extreme examples, considering that she plays a late 18th century instrument instead of a true Baroque violin, and her tonal quality is an appealing fusion of period practice and a warm modern sound, though without vibrato. More to the point of authenticity, Ibragimova infuses the concertos with an improvisational freedom that is true to Bach's time, and Jonathan Cohen and the period ensemble Arcangelo supply an energetic accompaniment that gives the music vigor and interest. Hyperion's vibrant recording places Ibragimova front and center, so her playing is always the focal point, though the ear is often drawn to details in the orchestra and the continuo part, which features the refreshing timbres of a lute

Alina Ibragimova recently transfixed Proms audiences with her live solo Bach performances. Back in the studio she has teamed up with the expert Arcangelo to record five Bach Violin Concertos, two undisputed masterpieces and three probable reconstructions: all to be treasured.

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Violin Concerto in A minor BWV1041

Violin Concerto in E major BWV1042

Violin Concerto in A major BWV1055

Violin Concerto in G minor BWV1056

Violin Concerto in D minor BWV1052

Alina Ibragimova, violin

Arcangelo

dir. Jonathan Cohen