Domenico Gallo - 12 Trio Sonatas (Originally attributed to Pergolesi)
Classical | 1 CD | EAC | FLAC, CUE, LOG | Scans | 429 MB | RS
Recorded: 22+23/2, 28+30/6 1999, Hans Rosbaud Studio, Baden-Baden
Released: 2000 | Label: cpo 999 717 | TT: 68:50
Parnassi musici (Margaret MacDuffie, Matthias Fischer - violin,
Stephan Schrader - cello, Martin Lutz - harpsichord)

Within the first few seconds of the first track–the Sonata No. 1 in G major–most listeners will find themselves in surprisingly familiar territory–surprising because this little-known 18th-century composer seems to have written a popular tune long attributed to Pergolesi, a misattribution given additional false credibility by its use in Stravinsky's Pulcinella. […] Ultimately–other than the fact that it's always nice to set the record straight–the author of these expertly written and very appealing works for violins, cello, and harpsichord is not so important as what they offer to listeners and to performers. […] As realized by these four excellent players and their well-matched period instruments, we can count on a steadfastly upbeat, uplifting hour and 10 minutes of first rate chamber music notable for its lovely, lively melodies and skillfully varied textures and harmonic settings. (David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com)
The playing of the period instrument group Parnassi musici is elegant, tuneful and exhibits a splendid lightness of touch. This is music to delight rather than astound, and, along with compositions by Bach's sons, gives an aural snapshot of the moment when the formality of the Baroque period gave way to classical exuberance. (Tony Gualtieri, classical-music-review.org)

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The singer is more like "road head" and limit too acute sometimes with a little accent, you must be accustomed to this style to enjoy.
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