Donizetti: Chamber Music, Vol. 1

A new and unexpected hommage to Donizetti's bicentennial with the complete edition of all his chamber works besides the string quartets. Listeners could find short masterpieces such as some of the pieces for violin and piano in Volume 1, the string trios in Volume 2, the fascinating Notturni for chamber orchestra or the Amusement pathetique for violin and orchestra in Volume 3. Brillant performances recorded by some of the best italian specialists after manuscripts recently rediscovered and some special editions reseased for the 200 years from Donizettis birth. An exciting experience through new territories of Donizetti's music, not to be missed. Next to be released the complete piano music of Donizetti performed by Pietro Spada (scheduled for September '97).- 1797 - 1997 Bicentennial of Donizetti

- mostly first recordings never available otherwise
- unexpected masterpieces outside the Donizetti's beloved operatic repertoire
- a must for every collector and a big value at budget price