Sammartini reviews
Sammartini: Harpsichord Sonatas Nos 1-18
Simonetta Heger (harpsichord) (Dynamic)
Sammartini’s six Concerti Grossi with the Capriccio Barockorchester
The elder brother of better known Giovanni Battista Sammartini, Giuseppe came to England in 1728 and quickly established a reputation as an oboist of exceptional ability. He became music master to the Prince of Wales, son of George II, and Handel wrote the obbligato parts in the arias ‘Quella fiamma’ (Arminio) and ‘Chi t’intende?’ (Berenice) specially for him.