Graziani: Six Sonatas For Cello / Cerrato

Carlo Graziani, born in the Italian city of Asti around 1710, was one of the earliest cello virtuosos. Well traveled, he played in London with the seven year old Mozart in 1764 and left many sets of sonatas and several concertos for his instrument. He retired from the Prussian court in 1773 to be succeeded by Jean-Pierre Duport, but he continued to work for Friedrich Wilhelm II on a very generous pension. Graziani's sonatas provide a fascinating example of his artistry and ability. The Six Sonatas Op.3 were dedicated to Friedrich Wilhelm II, who must have been an exceptionally gifted pupil. Armoniosa deliver elegant and polished performances of these sonatas by one of the key figures in the cello's development.

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