A Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers di A. Mason Clarke
Biographical Dictionary of Fiddlers. 1.09
iniani, who was a favourite pupil of Corelli, remarked concerning the musical character of his master: "His merit was not depth of learning, like that of his contemporary Alessandro Scarlatti, nor great fancy, or a rich invention in melody or harmony, but a nice ear, and most delicate taste, which led him to select the most pleasing melodies and harmonies, and to construct the parts so as to produce the most delightful effect upon the ear." At the time when Corelli was at the zenith of his fame, Geminiani asked Scarlatti, under whom he was studying counterpoint, what he though of him (Corelli), who answered, that " he found nothing greatly to admire in his composition, but was extremely struck with the manner in which he played his concertos, and his nice management of his band, the uncommon accuracy of whose performance gave the concertos an amazing effect, even to the eye as well as to the ear." For, continued Geminiani, " Cofelli regarded it as an essential to a band, that their bows should all move exactly together, all up or all down, so that at his rehearsal, which constantly preceded every public performance of his concertos, he would immediately stop the band if he saw an irregular bow." His published works are (1) 12 sonate a tre, due violini
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