In this programme , the poetic and intricate solo works of Alessandro Piccinini are performed alongside the more flamboyant, experimental music from Giovanni Kapsberger’s Libro Quarto, in which Matthew is (optionally) joined by two excellent continuo players, Gary Cooper and Mark Levy. Optionally, the concert can also include music by Robert de Visée, Diego Ortiz, Bernardo Storace and a new work for theorbo composed for Wadsworth by Andrew Keeling.
MATTHEW WADSWORTH – theorbo (chitarrone) GARY COOPER – harpsichord MARK LEVY – viola da gamba
Alessandro Piccinini (1566 - 1638) (from Intavolatura di Liuto e Chitarone, Libro Primo, Bologne 1623)
- Toccata XIII
- Partite Variate Sopra La Folia
- Toccata X
- Chiacona in Partita Variate
- Toccata VI
- Partite Variate Sopra Quest'aria Francese D'etta L'alemana
- Corrente Terza
Andrew Keeling MirAre (2002)
or
Robert de Visée (c1655-1732) (from the Saizenay Manuscript, 1699)
- Prelude, Allemande, Corente, Sarabande, Chaconne
Interval
II
Giovanni Kapsberger (c1580 - c1651) (from Libro Quarto d'intavolatura di Chitarone, Rome 1640)
- Toccata 9
- Toccata 10
- Passacaglia
Diego Ortiz (c1510 - c1570)
- Recercada
Bernardo Storace (flourished late 17th century)
- Ciaccona in C (from Selva di varie compositioni d'intavolatura per cimbalo, Venice 1664)
Giovanni Kapsberger
- Arpeggiata (from Libro Primo d'Intavolatura di Chitarone, Venice 1604)
- Toccata Seconda (from Libro Quarto d'intavolatura di Chitarone, Rome 1640)
Giovanni Kapsberger (c1580 - c1651) (from Libro Quarto d'intavolatura di Chitarone, Rome 1640)
- Canario