Early and Virtuosic Music of Italy (Live)

The instrumental works of Italian composers of the 18th century are attractive to contemporary audiences due to their unique and artistic qualities; exceptional authenticity and simple melodies, the delicacy of rhythm and the vibrancy of the aural palette. When combined with a clear and well-constructed form, with a masterful use of cantilena and the virtuosic possibilities of bowed string instruments, the violin and cello works of Italian composers of that period present themselves as a veritable treasure trove of world instrumental classics. Professor Lev Borisovich Evgrafov (1934-2021). His playing was marked by great liveliness, virtuosity, subtle sense of style and deep musical erudition. Recorded on October 21, 1979 from a concert at the Concert Hall of the Gnessin State Music and Pedagogical Institute, Moscow. (1 -24) -Lev Evgrafov, cello / Alexander Bakhchiev, harpsichord / Alexander Rudin, cello continuo (25 - 32) -Lev Evgrafov, cello continuo / Semyon Snitkovsky, violin / Leonora Iosiovich, piano