Griffith, Hugh: Canaletto - Music of His Time (Naxos Audio CD)

Art & Music: Canaletto - Music of His Time



Sample Track


Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6, No. 2
Performed by: Capella Istropolitana


Conducted by: Krecek, Jaroslav



I. Vivace - Allegro - Adagio - Vivace - Allegro - Largo andante 04:00


Art and Music
Canaletto - Music of His Time
Music by Corelli, Albinoni, Vivaldi, Handel, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, Gluck, Mozart
Author: Hugh Griffith
1 CD with full colour, illustrated, explanatory booklet
Cat no.: 8.558177


The romance and mystique of Venice made it an essential part of the Grand Tour. For those who could afford it a painting made an impressive memento of their visit, and the greatest master of such views was Canaletto (1697-1768), whose working life was spent recording the beauties of his native city. On this CD, the world of Canaletto is given a musical perspective with a carefully chosen selection of pieces by the finest composers of his time. Inside, Hugh Griffith provides explanatory notes on his life and musical environment.