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On one side, Francesco Corti, one of the most internationally acclaimed harpsichordists and protagonist of five acclaimed albums released by the Arcana tag. On the other, Ilya Gringolts, making his debut for the same tag a violinist of extraordinary versatility, committed to contemporary music but also animated by a deep passion for the Baroque repertoire and historically informed performance. Proof of this is his recording of Locatelli's Il labirinto armonico (2021), which was awarded the Diapason d'Or and selected as Editor's Choice by Gramophone. Two artistically different but complementary personalities, united for years in a successful partnership, tackle a milestone of chamber music the first great example of concertante sonatas for keyboard and melodic instrument. Completing the programme is Tertia deficiens, a piece by contemporary composer and Baroque violinist Andrew McIntosh (Grammy nominee), commissioned specifically for this project with the aim of creating an evocative bridge between past and present. Album Tracks 1. Sonata No. 2 in a Major, BWV 1015-I. Dolce 2. Sonata No. 2 in a Major, BWV 1015-II. Allegro Assai 3. Sonata No. 2 in a Major, BWV 1015-III. Andante Un Poco 4. Sonata No. 2 in a Major, BWV 1015-IV. Presto 5. Sonata No. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017-I. Largo 6. Sonata No. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017-II. Allegro 7. Sonata No. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017-III. Adagio 8. Sonata No. 4 in C minor, BWV 1017-IV. Allegro 9. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.3-I. Allegro 10. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.3-II. Largo 11. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.3-III. Allegro 12. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.3-IV. Adagio 13. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.3-V. Allegro 14. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.1-Adagio 15. Sonata No. 6 in G Major, BWV 1019.1-Cantabile, Ma Un Poco Adagio 1. Tertia Deficiens 2. Sonata No. 1 in B mino
