Marco Uccellini (1610 - 1680)

La Bergamasca
Sonatas and Arias for Violins & Bass



Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin)
Katherine Kyme (violin)
David Bowles (cello)
David Tyler (archlute, guitar)
Nicholas McGegan (harpsichord, organ)

The Arcadian Academy
Nicholas McGegan - conductor


Marco Uccellini (1610-1680) was the last major Italian composer before Corelli to make an impact on violin technique. In many ways, Uccellini's style also paved the way for Schmelzer & Biber in Germany. He helped pave the way for the early trio sonatas, published nearly one hundred violin sonatas.



01. Aria Quinta Sopra la Bergamasca (From Book 3)
02. Sonata Decima Ottava a Doi Violini (Book 4)
03. Aria Decima Quinta Sopra la Scatola Dagli Agghi (Book 4)
04. Sonata Vigesima Sesta Sopra la Prosperina (Book 4)
05. Sonata Quarta Detta la Trasformata (Book 3)
06. Sonata Ottava a 2 Violini (Book 2)
07. Sonata Seconda a Violino Solo Detta la Luciminia Contenta (Book 4)
08. Sonata Vigesima a Doi Violini (Book 4)
09. Sonata Quarta a Violino Solo Detta la Hortensa Virtuosa (Book 4)
10. Sonata Vigesima Quinta (Book 4)
11. Aria Decima Quarta a Doi Violini Sopra la Mia Pedrina (Book 4)
12. Sonata Vigesima Prima a Doi Violini (Book 4)
13. Sonata Nona a Doi Violini (Book 7)
14. Aria Sesta Sopra un Balletto (Book 3)
15. Sonata Vigesima Settima (Book 4)
16. Aria Undecima a Doi Violini Sopra II Caporal Simon (Book 4)
17. Sonata Nona a Doi Violini Detta la Reggiana (Book 3)
18. Aria Nona, l'Emenfrodito (Book 3)

Total Time: 72'57