Dario Castello: Sonata Prima! (1629)

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Created by Elam Rotem, August 2023.
Music recordings by Elizabeth Sommers (violin) and Elam Rotem (harpsichord) made especially for this episode. Recording engineer: Karel Valter.
Special thanks to Domen Marincic, Andrew Dell’Antonio, Augusta Campagne, and Anne Smith.
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[@patrick600]

Always great to see a new upload from Early Music Sources

[@kathyjohnson2043]

Your scholarship and ability to present the material so clearly is as amazing as always. And, what a wonderful performance by you and Elizabeth! I could hear Elizabeth delineate the different implied voices and still create an overarching melodic line throughout each section. Your realization was exceptional; creating countermelodies and imitation that pulled my ear into hearing the performance as chamber music rather than solo with accompaniment. I knew this video was something special the moment I heard the opening theme.

[@AlexanderWinkler]

I have always enjoyed playing Castello's sonatas, and this is a wonderful presentation of them.

[@henrikmulders8633]

I like the young edgy rebels!

[@Beryllahawk]

I enjoy these "deep dives" into the scores, SO MUCH! Not just because of the sly bits of humor that you always scatter in, but because in this kind of format, and with your truly excellent explanations, I can much more easily follow all that's going on. Part of it might be the literal "motion" of the score, and my own way of learning that really appreciates having sound and motion both together. But I think far more is your own well thought out script and your true talent for teaching us. Always such a wonderful experience to learn more about early music with you!!! Thank you!

[@janewarren5819]

Only just discovered your fabulous channel - this episode is hugely useful to anyone studying this sonata on any instrument. Thank you!

[@ajames283]

Reminds me a lot of Heinrich Biber Mystery Sonatas. I didn't know that style went back so far.

[@Bigandrewm]

Ooooo, nice Escher reference.

[@pennyanderson4485]

I can't express my appreciation for your beautifully thought-out videos! To find one in my email in the morning is a pleasure that makes my whole day.

[@rfv618]

Beatiful playing from both. One of my favourite 17th C sonatas. I would love to see you do a deep dive on the whole book.

[@Y.B.Y.]

What a gem! 🌸

[@javierpastrana3277]

Thank you for this! I've always thought Castello is a very underrated composer.

[@MarkHoemmen]

delightful playing!

[@NichtWunderkind]

Thank you very much for this excellent content as always!!❤❤❤

[@rjwusher]

A superb episode. This channel is such a treasure. Thank you!

[@jasonbaijens3378]

another lovely variation of the opening theme to add to the collection!

[@davidfplace]

I have just decided to start learning this piece. I feel so lucky to find your excellent video about it. Thank you so much.

[@Duo_Seraphim]

That playing is 🔥 What a beautiful way to breathe new life into a piece such as this.

[@matsburman5615]

Thank you very much!

[@taylordiclemente5163]

Fantastic video as always, and excellent playing Elizabeth!