Tomaso Albinoni - 1 the most beautiful piano composition
1. Adagio in G Minor
Adagio in G Minor by Tomaso Albinoni is an early 18th-century piece for solo piano that has become one of the most popular instrumental compositions in the world. Originally composed for string quartet, Adagio in G Minor quickly became recognized for its sensational effect on contemporary audiences. History and Release The composition is said to have been written by Albinoni for a string quartet sometime during or prior to 1722, although the exact date of composition has been a subject of debate among music historians. The piece became widely known after musicologist Remo Giazotto claimed to have discovered it in the State Library in Berlin in 1945. Giazotto claimed it was written as a memorial to Albinoni who had died in 1751 and combined musical themes of Tomaso's with his own. This…
