Mannelli: Trio Sonatas Op.2

Mannelli: Trio Sonatas Op.2
Composer Carlo Mannelli
Artist Ensemble Giardino di Delizie
Ewa Anna Augustynowicz artistic director
Format 2 CD
Cat. number 97396
EAN code 5063758973960
Release December 2025

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About this release

Carlo Mannelli (Rome, 1640-1697) spent the major part of his life in Rome where he also worked during the opera performances and religious events. As a violinist nicknamed Carlo del Violino and Carluccio di Pamfili, he played the first violin in the most famous Roman musical ensembles of the period. Arcangelo Corelli, who often played under Mannelli, described him as one of his most influential teachers. For several years, Mannelli was leader of the famous Congregetione di S. Cecilia.
The Trio Sonatas Op.2 consists of 14 Sonatas. They are in 4, 5 or 6 movements. They display a freshness of melodic invention and sometimes daring harmonic surprises, a great tonal richness and unexpected, highly expressive chromatic phrases.
The ensemble Giardino di Delizie is a Roman female Baroque group, founded in 2014 by the violinist Ewa Anna Augustynowicz, researching and performing forgotten treasures from the Italian and Polish Baroque. They played in such ensembles as Europa Galante, Les Eléments, Quatuor Mosaïques and others. Their previous recordings of instrumental works by Lonati, Stradella, Colista and Leonarda met with enthusiast critical acclaim in the international press:

‘The performance sounds completely natural, full of spontaneity and bursting energy. It’s clear the group really likes this music and does not merely try and lecture it.’ (Lonati, 95590 theclassicreview.com).

‘Giardino di Delizie… take an energetic and imaginative approach to this fine music… playing with sensitivity and considerable musicality.’ (Colista, 96033, earlymusicreview.com).

‘A garden of delights, sensitively and beautifully performed, perfect for any lover of the Baroque.’ (Gems of the Polish Baroque, 95955, MusicWeb International)

Critical praise for Giardino di Delizie:
‘Ewa Anna Augustynowicz and her plaintive Baroque violin are the stars here. Nevertheless, she is in like-minded and similarly capable company.’ Fanfare (Stradella, 96079)

‘Wonderfully engaging, especially when played with such imaginative musicality as it is here.’ Early Music Review (Stradella, 96079)

Track list

Disk 1

  1. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata I. “La Foggia” in D Minor, Op. 2: I. Adagio – Allegro
  2. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata I. “La Foggia” in D Minor, Op. 2: II. Canzona
  3. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata I. “La Foggia” in D Minor, Op. 2: III. ¾
  4. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata I. “La Foggia” in D Minor, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  5. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata I. “La Foggia” in D Minor, Op. 2: V. 6/8
  6. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata III. “La Stamegna” in D Major, Op. 2: 4/4
  7. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata III. “La Stamegna” in D Major, Op. 2: II. Canzona allegro
  8. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata III. “La Stamegna” in D Major, Op. 2: III. Adagio
  9. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata III. “La Stamegna” in D Major, Op. 2: IV. 3/4 – Adagio
  10. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata III. “La Stamegna” in D Major, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  11. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata III. “La Stamegna” in D Major, Op. 2: VI. Allegro
  12. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VIII. “La Giannelli” in G Minor: I. Adagio assai
  13. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VIII. “La Giannelli” in G Minor: II. Adagio
  14. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VIII. “La Giannelli” in G Minor: III. Adagio
  15. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VIII. “La Giannelli” in G Minor: IV. Adagio
  16. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata II. “La Fede” in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: I. Allegro – Adagio – Allegro – Adagio – Allegro – Adagio
  17. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata II. “La Fede” in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: II. [veloce]
  18. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata II. “La Fede” in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: III. Canzone allegra
  19. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata II. “La Fede” in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  20. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata II. “La Fede” in B-Flat Major, Op. 2: V. Ballo grave
  21. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VII. “La Melani” in G Major, Op. 2: I. 4/4 – Adagio – Tempo I
  22. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VII. “La Melani” in G Major, Op. 2: II. Canzone
  23. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VII. “La Melani” in G Major, Op. 2: III. 3/4
  24. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VII. “La Melani” in G Major, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  25. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VII. “La Melani” in G Major, Op. 2: V. Allegro
  26. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIII. “La De Santis” in F Major, Op. 2: I. 4/4
  27. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIII. “La De Santis” in F Major, Op. 2: II. Allegro
  28. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIII. “La De Santis” in F Major, Op. 2: III. Canzone
  29. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIII. “La De Santis” in F Major, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  30. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIII. “La De Santis” in F Major, Op. 2: V. 6/8
  31. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VI. “La Verdoni” in C Major, Op. 2: I. Allegro
  32. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VI. “La Verdoni” in C Major, Op. 2: II. Canzone
  33. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VI. “La Verdoni” in C Major, Op. 2: III. 3/4
  34. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VI. “La Verdoni” in C Major, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  35. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata VI. “La Verdoni” in C Major, Op. 2: V. 6/8

Disk 2

  1. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIV. “La Stradella” in G Minor, Op. 2: I. 4/4
  2. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIV. “La Stradella” in G Minor, Op. 2: II. Adagio
  3. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIV. “La Stradella” in G Minor, Op. 2: III. Allegro
  4. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIV. “La Stradella” in G Minor, Op. 2: IV. Canzone
  5. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIV. “La Stradella” in G Minor, Op. 2: V. Adagio
  6. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XIV. “La Stradella” in G Minor, Op. 2: VI. 6/8
  7. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IX. “La Panuzzi” in C Minor, Op. 2: I. Adagio
  8. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IX. “La Panuzzi” in C Minor, Op. 2: II. 3/4
  9. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IX. “La Panuzzi” in C Minor, Op. 2: III. Canzone
  10. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IX. “La Panuzzi” in C Minor, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  11. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IX. “La Panuzzi” in C Minor, Op. 2: V. 6/8
  12. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IV. “La Vecchi” in A Minor, Op. 2: I. Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
  13. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IV. “La Vecchi” in A Minor, Op. 2: II. 3/4
  14. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IV. “La Vecchi” in A Minor, Op. 2: III. Canzona
  15. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IV. “La Vecchi” in A Minor, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  16. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata IV. “La Vecchi” in A Minor, Op. 2: V. 6/8
  17. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata X. “La Pasquini” in D Minor, Op. 2: I. Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
  18. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata X. “La Pasquini” in D Minor, Op. 2: II. Adagio
  19. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata X. “La Pasquini” in D Minor, Op. 2: III. Canzone
  20. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata X. “La Pasquini” in D Minor, Op. 2: IV. Canzone allegra
  21. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata X. “La Pasquini” in D Minor, Op. 2: V. Adagio – Adagio
  22. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata X. “La Pasquini” in D Minor, Op. 2: VI. Allegro
  23. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata V. “La Giansetti” in E Major, Op. 2: I. Adagio-Allegro
  24. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata V. “La Giansetti” in E Major, Op. 2: II. Adagio
  25. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata V. “La Giansetti” in E Major, Op. 2: III. 3/4
  26. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata V. “La Giansetti” in E Major, Op. 2: IV. Canzone
  27. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata V. “La Giansetti” in E Major, Op. 2: V. Adagio assai
  28. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata V. “La Giansetti” in E Major, Op. 2: VI. 6/8
  29. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XII. “La Piccini” in E Minor, Op. 2: I. [Allegro] – Adagio – Allegro – Adagio
  30. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XII. “La Piccini” in E Minor, Op. 2: II. 3/4
  31. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XII. “La Piccini” in E Minor, Op. 2: III. Canzone
  32. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XII. “La Piccini” in E Minor, Op. 2: IV. Adagio
  33. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XII. “La Piccini” in E Minor, Op. 2: V. 12/8
  34. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XI. “La Ponselli” in D Major, Op. 2: I. 4/4
  35. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XI. “La Ponselli” in D Major, Op. 2: II. Allegro assai
  36. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XI. “La Ponselli” in D Major, Op. 2: III. Adagio
  37. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XI. “La Ponselli” in D Major, Op. 2: IV. Canzone
  38. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XI. “La Ponselli” in D Major, Op. 2: V. Adagio
  39. Carlo Mannelli: Sonata XI. “La Ponselli” in D Major, Op. 2: VI. 12/8