Brescianello sonate e partite

1) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone V): I. Allegro

2) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone V): II. Minuetto - Trio

3) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone V): III. Gigue

4) Partita in E minor (Gallichone XVI): I. Entrée

5) Partita in E minor (Gallichone XVI): II. Menuett

6) Partita in E minor (Gallichone XVI): III. Siciliana

7) Partita in E minor (Gallichone XVI): IV. Gigue

8) Partita in A Major (Gallichone XIV): I. Marcia

9) Partita in A Major (Gallichone XIV): II. Gavotte

10) Partita in A Major (Gallichone XIV): III. Menuett - Trio

11) Partita in A Major (Gallichone XIV): IV. Gigue

12) Sonata in D Major (Gallichone VII): I. Allegro

13) Sonata in D Major (Gallichone VII): II. Andante

14) Sonata in D Major (Gallichone VII): III. Allegro

15) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone IX): I. Allegro

16) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone IX): II. Adagio

17) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone IX): III. Allegro

18) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone IX): IV. Menuett - Trio

19) Sonata in C Major (Gallichone IX): V. Gigue

20) Partita in F Major (Gallichone XVII): I. Aria

21) Partita in F Major (Gallichone XVII): II. Bourrée

22) Partita in F Major (Gallichone XVII): III. Menuett - Trio

23) Partita in F Major (Gallichone XVII): IV. Rigaudon

24) Partita in F Major (Gallichone XVII): V. Menuett

25) Partita in F Major (Gallichone XVII): VI. Gigue

26) Partita in A Major (Gallichone VI): I. Entrée

27) Partita in A Major (Gallichone VI): II. Menuett

28) Partita in A Major (Gallichone VI): III. Scherzo

29) Partita in A Major (Gallichone VI): IV. Aria

30) Partita in A Major (Gallichone VI): V. Finale I - Finale II




The Sonatas and Partitas of Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello (1690 - 1758) are inspired by a melodic fantasy rich in grace and lightness associated with a lively rhythmic dynamism that make these pieces an admirable example of musical clarity and simplicity.

The structure of the pieces recalls the accompanied melody of the gallant style of the time, and the development of melodic phrasing seems to be linked to the eighteenth-century evolution of the theory of affects;

What transpires when listening to these compositions is the intent to express oneself by communicating feelings and moods, a music that laughs, cries and moves, a music that speaks through sounds.

Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello, original and wise composer long ignored in Italy, was sensitive to the most advanced trends in the music of his time, revealing a progressive abandonment of the Baroque style in favor of a language gradually oriented towards the principles of classical construction.

Undoubted qualities of the composer are found in the fluidity of the melodic discourse and in the linear and moving atmosphere of the central times, as well as accents of great originality can be seen on the architectural balance of the composition with melodic cues of rare elegance, suggested by a brilliant and spontaneous creative imagination.

The Sonatas and Partitas on the CD are taken from the original manuscript “Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello 18 Gallichone Solo” and transcribed for guitar by Adalbert Quadt.