European Baroque Masters in London, Volume 2 presents the world premiere recordings of Gary Karr‘s edition of six trio sonatas composed by Giacobo Cervetto, who spent much of his professional career in London. Cervetto, a renowned cellist and colleague of Handel (in whose orchestra he frequently played), was also a composer of cello music which has only recently been rediscovered. This is the second CD by the trio of Karr, Elmira Darvarova, and Harmon Lewis to explore rare repertoire composed by Baroque virtuosos. The first CD showcased music by François-Hippolyte Barthélemon and Handel.

European Baroque Masters in London, Volume 2

Giacobo Basevi Cervetto (1690-1783): 6 Sonatas or Trios, Op. 1 (c. 1740)

Sonata I in a minor
Adagio • Allegro • Minueto primo-Minueto secondo

Sonata II in B-flat Major
Allegro • Adagio • Allegro

Sonata III in g minor
Adagio • Allegro • Minueto primo-Minueto secondo

Sonata IV in C Major
Comodo • Adagio assai • Vivace

Sonata V in A Major
Allegro [comodo] • Largo • Minueto primo-Minueto secondo

Sonata VI in c minor
Adagio •  Alla breve • Minueto primo-Minueto secondo

GARY KARR, double bass
ELMIRA DARVAROVA, violin
HARMON LEWIS, harpsichord

Produced and recorded by Gary Karr, Elmira Darvarova, and Harmon Lewis
Edited by Sam Ward
Mastered for CD and download by Charles Martin, Toblach InterMedia
Recorded on April 27 and 28, 2012 at the Catalina Crypt, Victoria, BC, Canada
Executive producer: Gene Gaudette