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The protagonist of this recording, Salvatore Lanzetti, an Italian cellist and composer, was born in Naples around 1710. He studied cello and composition in his hometown. There is evidence to suggest that between 1730 and 1754, Lanzetti spent a substantial amount of time in London, where, according to Charles Burney, he helped to popularize his instrument and establish its newly acquired solo status amongst the English music lovers. In 1736 in Amsterdam, our 12 Sonate a Violoncello Solo e Basso Continuo were published as his Opus 1, dedicated to Federico di Brunswick (Frederick, Prince of Wales). His fame as one of the first true cello virtuosi and that of a composer prone to the technical innovations of the instrument was recognized by M. Corrette in his Methode, théorique et pratique pour apprendre en peu de tems le violoncelle dans sa perfection (Paris 1741), where he refers precisely to the Sonatas op. 1. The beauty of the Opus 1, the subject of this recording, lays in their incredible versatility, not only in terms of technical complexity, but also character and the mixture of the French and Italian style which was popular at the time. The extensive use of double stops, shifting, explorations of the entire fingerboard, thumb position and employment of complex bowing techniques, that were until this time the reserve of violin technique, testify to Lanzetti’s extraordinary command of his instrument and fearless imagination.
Agnieszka Oszanca studied historical cellos with Viola de Hoog at Utrecht Conservatory. She performs regularly with European orchestras and chamber music ensembles, in the most important concert venues and at Early Music festivals. Agnieszka has recorded for Decca, Sony, Glossa, Alpha, Pan Classics and Globe Records.
Agnieszka Oszańca ukończyła studia na wydziale instrumentów dawnych konserwatorium w Utrechcie w klasie wiolonczel historycznych Violi de Hoog. W czasie studiów była laureatką programów stypendialnych Academia Montis Regalis (IT), Frederick Hendrick Stichting, Stichting Eigen Instrument, Richard Hol Fonds oraz rządu holenderskiego. Regularnie uczestniczyła w warsztatach i kursach mistrzowskich, doskonaląc swoje umiejętności pod okiem takich pedagogów jak Lucy van Dael, Anner Bylsma, Johnatan Manson, Balasz Mate, Marco Frezzato, Wilbert Hazelzet, Job ter Haar, Bart van Oort i wielu innych.
Była założycielką i derektorem artystycznym festiwalu Sterren Oude Muziek w Utrechcie.
Jest laureatką konkursów IYAP w Antwerpii (z zespołem Pramea Ensemble) oraz Accademia Palatina (Quintetto Pentatonica).
Współpracuje regularnie, jako solistka, kameralistka i członek orkiestr z wieloma zespołami w kraju i zagranicą, m.in. La Risonanza, Capellą Cracoviensis, Czech Ensemble Baroque, Silva Rerum, Ensemble Stile Galante, Musica Poetica, Ensemble Odysseey, Collegium 18. Współpracuje m. in. z takimi muzykami jak Fabio Bonizzoni, Jan Tomasz Adamus, Andrew Parrott, Alfredo Bernardini, Enrico Onofri, Alessandro da Marchi, Olivia Centurioni, Andrea Marchiol, Jorn Boysen, Paul Esswood, Enrico Gatti, Allessandro Moccia.
Dokonała wielu nagrań, między innymi z Pramea Ensemble, Ensemble Schonbrunn, Stile Galante, Ensemble Odyssey, Academia Montis Regalis dla Decca Classics, Pan Classics, Glossa Music, Sony Classical, Alpha i Globe Records.
Jej najnowsza płyta, pierwsza autorska w dorobku wydana została właśnie przez Challenge Classics, dla którego swoje płyty nagrywa m.in. Ton Koopman, Al Ayre Espanol / Eduardo López Banzo, La Petite Bande / Sigiswald Kuijken, Ars Antiqua Austria / Gunar Letzbor, Cappella Pratensis czy Christoph Pregardien.
Chociaż Lanzetti został doceniony całkiem niedawno, bo w latach 80-tych XX wieku, za życia....... more