Josef Mysliveček's exquisite album, Josef Mysliveček: Sonate a Due Violoncelli e Basso, is a masterclass in classical music. Released on 1 May 1999 under the esteemed label Praga Digitals, this hour-long recording is a testament to the composer's ingenious craftsmanship. The album features six sonatas for two cellos and continuo, each a beautifully nuanced exploration of the genre.
From the opening notes of Sonata No. 1 in A Major, it is clear that Josef Mysliveček is a composer of immense talent and vision. The sonatas that follow, including those in D Major, G Major, F Major, and B-Flat Major, demonstrate a profound understanding of the interplay between the two cellos and the continuo. Each movement, whether marked Andante, Allegro, or Presto, is a showcase for the composer's skill in balancing melody, harmony, and rhythm.
Throughout the album, Josef Mysliveček's music is characterised by its elegance, sophistication, and emotional depth. The performances, lasting approximately one hour, are a compelling tribute to the composer's artistry. With its release on Praga Digitals, Josef Mysliveček: Sonate a Due Violoncelli e Basso is an essential addition to any classical music collection, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience that will delight fans of the genre.
2022 Little Tribeca1999 Praga Digitals
Tracks
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 1 in A Major: I. AndanteJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 1 in A Major: II. AllegroJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 1 in A Major: III. PrestoJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 2 in D Major: I. AllegrettoJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 2 in D Major: II. AndanteJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 2 in D Major: III. Presto assaiJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 3 in G Major: I. AllegroJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 3 in G Major: II. AndanteJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 3 in G Major: III. PrestoJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 4 in F Major: I. AllegrettoJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 4 in F Major: II. AndanteJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 4 in F Major: III. AllegroJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 5 in D Major: I. AndanteJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 5 in D Major: II. AllegroJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 5 in D Major: III. PrestoJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 6 in B-Flat Major: I. AndanteJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 6 in B-Flat Major: II. AllegroJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
Sonata for Two Cellos and Continuo No. 6 in B-Flat Major: III. Tempo di minuettoJosef Mysliveček, Michal Kanka, František Host, Jiri Hudec, Jaroslav Tuma
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