Baldassare Galuppi (1706-1785) received his first music lessons from his father and later became a pupil of the famous Antonio Lotti. His oeuvre first and foremost includes operas and oratorios but he also wrote chamber music works cantatas and works for piano. Although well-known in his days and highly acclaimed by his contemporaries such as Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart and Charles Burney for his compositional skills he rather has to be classed among the forgotten composers today. This new edition with 9 of his harpsichord sonatas published in Nuremberg and London during Galuppi's lifetime aims to put things right.

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series-Although primarily known as an opera composer--more than 100--Baldassare Galuppi always maintained a steady output of sacred music. In this edition the editor maintains accuracy of pitches and durations seen in the original manuscript. Clefs are updated to modern usage in all parts. And the original figured bass has been fully realized. Singers will enjoy singing this polyphony and developing their vocal independence.