Francesco Geminiani:
A Prelude - Example II
Sonata II - The Bush aboon Traquair
What shall I do? Variations upon a subject by H. Purcell
Sonata Prima
The Lass of Peaty's Mill – Song I
An English tune – Variations
An Interlude - Example I
Sonata Quinta
O Bessy Bell and Mary Grey – Song IV

Johann Adolf Hasse:
Solfeggio III
Solfeggio I

"No other master equaled him in tone; the sweetness and singing of his violin sound; his fine and elegant taste; his perfection in tempo and intonation (...)". What contemporaries attest to the violin playing of Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) applies without restriction to his compositions, which are still far too little known. He attached less importance to virtuoso effects a la Vivaldi, but rather to the "melodic grace and adornment" a la Corelli, so much appreciated in his adopted country England. Some of the delicate chamber music treasures are presented here by the Ensemble Apollo's Cabinet.