Nicola Matteis

Nicola Matteis

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About Nicola Matteis

Nicola Matteis (Matheis) (fl. c. 1670–c. 1698) was an Italian-born violinist and composer in the Baroque tradition.. Born in Naples, nothing is known of Matteis' early life. He moved to London in the early 1670s, and had a merchant as a sponsor, who schooled him in the ways of currying favour from the gentry (by allowing them to accompany him in parlour recitals and other minor performances). He died in Colkirk, Norfolk, England, Matteis is credited with changing the English taste for violin playing from the French style to a newer

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1

Diverse bizzarrie Sopra la Vecchia Sarabanda ò pur Ciaccona

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The False Consonances of Musick, Aria I

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Ayres for the Violin (arr. for guitar): Aria I

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The False Consonances of Musick, Aria II

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Sonata (Adagio)

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Aria amorosa

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Ground after the Scotch Humour

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Matteis: Ballo dei Bagatellieri

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Allegro

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Ayres for the Violin (arr. for guitar): Aria II

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