Marco Enrico Bossi gained fame as one of the most influential Italian organ virtuosos of his day, and as a composer who helped lay the foundations for a new tradition of instrumental music in a country dominated by opera. Bossi’s First Violin Sonata has cyclical forms and a density of ideas that put it in line with César Franck’s famous sonata, with melodies as expressive as those of Rachmaninov. The Second Violin Sonata recalls a Classical style that refers more to Beethoven and Brahms while displaying the eloquence of Bossi’s personal idiom. Both of these works reveal a composer whose chamber music stands equal to the most renowned works produced in the late 19th century.

Marco Enrico Bossi is best known as a composer for the organ, and his works in this genre are fairly well represented on recordings including a Naxos release (8572177) with the Konzertstück in C minor and other works, regarded as ‘a good introduction to Bossi’s style’ in the American Record Guide.

Violinist and conductor Emmanuele Baldini has garnered prizes from countless international competitions, and has performed as a soloist or recitalist across the globe, performing in all of the major European and Latin American concert halls. Pianist Luca Delle Donne has performed throughout Europe and America, and has undertaken several tours across China and Japan. He has given solo recitals, worked with chamber ensembles alongside renowned musicians, and with orchestras.