ALC 0124 Paganini unpublished works

Paganini unpublished works

Label: Aulicus Classics

Category: Classical Music

Composers: N. Paganini

Artists: Luca Fanfoni, I Musici di Parma, Antonio De Lorenzi, Saverio Fogliaro, Carlo Cantini, Daniele Fanfoni, Massimiliano Fanfoni, Marino Nicolini, Reale Concerto ensemble, Antonella Tanetti, Armando Barilli

Luca Fanfoni, solist violin
Daniele Fanfoni, violin
Antonella Tanetti,violin
Armando Barilli, viola
Massimiliano Fanfoni, cello
I Musici di Parma Orchestra (Track 1-2)
Antonio De Lorenzi , conductor (Track 1-2)
Saverio Fogliaro, guitar (Track 4-5-6)
Carlo Cantini violin (Track 8-9)
Daniele Fanfoni violin (Track 10)
Massimiliano Fanfoni violin (Track 10)
Marino Nicolini (Track 12)
Reale Concerto ensemble (Track 3)

Format: 1 CD

Cat. number: ALC 0124

Release: September 2024

The “Prelude for Clara Wieck”, a tribute dedicated to her by Paganini, is presented here in a transcription for strings. The "Sonata a Preghiera" with the IV^ string of the solo violin tuned to C, and recorded with the original orchestra parts, supports the claim that the solo violin passages in the introduction, recitative, and allegro, stemming from Franzoni's inheritance, are original. This assertion is grounded on two fronts: first, in the striking resemblance to Paganini's style, suggesting authenticity and their inclusion in the orchestral score; second, in the documented relationship between Achille, Paganini's son, and Romeo Franzoni. Correspondence from Franzoni dated September 8, 1939, reveals that on August 2, 1885, Achille entrusted him with some of his father's manuscripts on the “special condition that no one would be allowed to play them or be shown them and that they remain unpublished.” Franzoni's frequent visits to Paganini's villa in Gaione suggest he had access to various manuscripts, potentially including the “Sonata a Preghiera”, and was able to reproduce its original parts - introduction, recitative, allegro - in the original version. While the variations remain faithful to known themes, adjustments were made to harmonize with the orchestral parts.  In the finale, Vogler's original theme is employed, later varied by sixteenth-note sequences, leading to a climactic conclusion where the soloist traverses the entire string with celebratory arpeggios.

Preview Tracks

1. Preludio per orchestra “ a Clara Wieck” Lipsia 1829

2. Sonata a Preghiera per violino e orchestra M.S.23-02

3. Le Streghe per violino e orchestra M.S.19

4. Cantabile in re magg. per violino e chitarra M.S. 109

5. Sonata op.3 n.6 M.S. 27 in mi min. per violino e chitarra Andantino Innocentemente

6. Sonata op.3 n.6 M.S. 27 in mi min. per violino e chitarra Allegro vivo e spiritoso

7. Sei Alessandrine per violino solo Londra 1831c

8. Duetto in forma di canone n.1 in la magg

9. Duetto in forma di canone n.2 in si bem. magg

10. Sonata a violino principale M.S. 139

11. Aria variata ,con Finale per violino e pianoforte

12. Adagio Flebile , dal IV° Concerto per violino e orchestra vers. per violino e pianoforte

13. Caprice d’Adieu per violino solo M.S. 68 Londra 1833