Geminiani: Sonatas for cello Op. 5

In 18th c. London the popularity of the Italian concerto style obliged any foreign composer wanting impress the English ear do so with Arcangelo Corelli’s music as inspiration. Thus, once established in London and looking to entice the locals, Francesco Geminiani (1687–1762) took the solo violin sonatas of Corelli’s Op. No.5 and retooled them as concerti. Handel having performed with Geminiani in London is one of the inspirations behind the inclusion of his popular Suite in E major from the Eight Great Suites on this Orchid new release that features the four-member Four Nations Ensemble.