MARTUCCI, G.: 2 Nocturnes: No. 1 in G-Flat Major (Generani)
Soloist:
Generani, Matteo
Composer:
Martucci, Giuseppe
2 Nocturnes, Op. 70
Date of Concert: 2023
Playing Time: 00:05:07
Catalogue Number: NVF1483
UPC: 730099648318
As he matured as a composer, Martucci returned to genres with much more depth, as the Nocturne in G flat major, Op. 70, No. 1 shows. This is probably the most famous of Martucci's piano pieces, not least because he later transcribed it for orchestra. Here we find the composer developing highly embellished, fast-flowing melodic lines, their strong singing quality pervaded by a melancholic tone, which are paired with a constantly syncopated accompaniment that gives the sense of endless forward movement.
