All Francesco Geminiani articles
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Premium ❘ FeatureGeminiani’s scales: a portal to the past
Geminiani’s scale exercises in his seminal 1751 treatise The Art of Playing on the Violin may look puzzlingly random to modern eyes, but violinist Benjamin Shute argues that they can reveal useful insights into the thinking behind performance practice of the time
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ReviewKristin von der Goltz: Geminiani, Weiss
An unerring flair brings these demanding sonatas to life
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ReviewOphélie Gaillard: A Night in London
A recording high on atmosphere, with some genuine rarities
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Premium ❘ FocusFrancesco Geminiani: Lessons from the Master
Francesco Geminiani’s violin treatise remains one of the key resources for anyone studying Baroque technique. Robin Stowell considers the composer’s legacy to string playing and teaching, 250 years after his death