LOCATELLI: 24 Capricci for solo violin [CD de audio] Emmanuele Baldini and Locatelli

Little is known about the life of violinist Pietro Antonio Locatelli, but history has not failed us in its account of Locatelli's work, published as a masterpiece known as 'L'arte del Violino'. These 24 Capricci were included in it, although only as optional additions to the 12 concertos that make up the bulk of the collection. Showpieces in their own right, they are among the most difficult music of their time, even comparable to Paganini's capriccios. Violinist Emmanuelle Baldini's stellar performance makes this recording a fascinating addition to any early music catalogue. Opinion: Track listing: 1. No. 1 in D Major 2. No. 2 in D Major 3. No. 3 in C minor 4. No. 4 in C minor 5. No. 5 in F Major 6. No. 6 in F Major 7. No. 7 in E Major 8. No. 8 in E Major 9. No. 9 in C Major 10. No. 10 in C Major 11. No. 11 in G minor 12. No. 12 in G minor 13. No. 13 in B flat major 14. No. 14 in B flat major 15. No. 15 in E minor 16. No. 16 in E minor 17. No. 17 in G major 18. No. 18 in G minor 19. No. 19 in F Major 20. No. 20 in F Major 21. No. 21 in A Major 22. No. 22 in A Major 23. No. 23 in D Major, 'Il Labirinto Armonico' 24. No. 24 in D Major, 'Il Labirinto Armonico'