An Italian by birth, Matteis spent the greater part of his career in London, where he was credited with importing the Italian style of violin playing to England. He enjoyed a great reputation as a virtuoso whose audience was sure they were hearing more than just a single violin when Matteis performed. Among his most popular works are variations on popular tunes.One of these, his Diverse Bizzarie Sopra La Vecchia refers to variations over a catchy 8-note Ciaconna bass frequently used by Monteverdi, Merula and other Italian composers.Jason Moy
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Nicola Matteis
Diverse Bizzarie Sopra La Vecchia: Sarabanda O Pur Ciaccona Play
Recorded on 04/22/2012, uploaded on 04/22/2012
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An Italian by birth, Matteis spent the greater part of his career in London, where he was credited with importing the Italian style of violin playing to England. He enjoyed a great reputation as a virtuoso whose audience was sure they were hearing more than just a single violin when Matteis performed. Among his most popular works are variations on popular tunes. One of these, his Diverse Bizzarie Sopra La Vecchia refers to variations over a catchy 8-note Ciaconna bass frequently used by Monteverdi, Merula and other Italian composers. Jason Moy
Performances by same musician(s)
Sonata in C Major, Op. 5 No. 2
Chaconne en trio in G Major
Sonata Settima a due
Sonata in D Major for Violin & Continuo, Op. 5 No. 1
Sonata in D Major from Sonate Accademiche, Op. 2, No. 1
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