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Opis

Theatrical chamber music might appear to be a contradiction in terms, but the unlikely idea is fulfilled by these sparkling, highly wrought trio sonatas. For despite their title, that is what they are: most composers of the 18th century may have used the sonata designation for this form, but Alessandro Stradella employed at least several of these works as preludes or overtures to his dramatic and sacred works such as the oratorio Susanna (already recorded on Brilliant Classics, BC94345). Stradella’s music, which is at last receiving something of the interest it deserves, contains passages of pure genius even in the relatively small but excellent instrumental repertoire. The sinfonia in F major numbered sixth here is a case in point, opening with a furiously agitated allegro and following with a striking union of lamenting slow and energetic quick sections. A contemplative slow movement then precedes a substantial, Handelian fugue: it is as if Stradella were working through a range of generic archetypes available to him, within the course of one 10

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