Linda Nicholson – Discovering the Piano (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

On a copy of a 1730 Cristofori-Ferrini Pianoforte Linda Nicholson demonstrates the qualities of these earliest of pianofortes. The repertoire, sonatas from Platti, Paradisi et al., all composed between 1720-1754, is perfect for this instrument, whose sound is much closer to the harpsichord than the later pianofortes, despite its dynamic abilities.

Tracklist:
01. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor: I. Balletto – spiritoso, ma non presto (02:10)
02. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor: II. Corrente – allegro (01:58)
03. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor: III. Sarabanda (01:52)
04. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor: IV. Giga (01:30)
05. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 1 in G Minor: V. Minuet – Affettuoso (01:08)
06. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 10 in D Major: I. Vivace (04:53)
07. Linda Nicholson – Sonata No. 10 in D Major: II. Presto (01:53)
08. Linda Nicholson – Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 427: I. Adagio (02:10)
09. Linda Nicholson – Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 427: II. Allegro (02:35)
10. Linda Nicholson – Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 427: III. Adagio (01:19)
11. Linda Nicholson – Suite No. 2 in F Major, HWV 427: IV. Allegro (02:56)
12. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1 no. 4: I. Largo (02:05)
13. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1 no. 4: II. Preso e alla breve (01:59)
14. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1 no. 4: III. Adagio (03:41)
15. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in G Minor, Op. 1 no. 4: IV. Non tanto Allegro (04:18)
16. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in G Major, K. 547: Allegro (04:23)
17. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in B Minor, K. 87: — (05:23)
18. Linda Nicholson – Sonate in D Major, K. 118: Non Presto (04:54)
19. Linda Nicholson – Sonate in D Major, K. 119: Allegro (05:52)
20. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in A Major, Op. 1, No. 5: I. Andante (03:49)
21. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in A Major, Op. 1, No.5: II. Allegro (03:33)
22. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in C Minor, Marvin 23: Cantabile (04:00)
23. Linda Nicholson – Sonata in C Minor, Marvin 24: Allegro (03:09)