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GIA4805684 The dream of composer Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770): in his " Sonata des trilles du Diable" (Sonata for violin in G minor), the composer dreams that he makes a pact with the devil for the price of his soul, he entrusts him with his violin and the devil plays a magnificent sonata that he tries in vain to reproduce. Drawing by Jules Boilly. 19th century by Boilly, Julien Leopold (1796-1874); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dream of composer Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770): in his " Sonata des trilles du Diable" (Sonata for violin in G minor), the composer dreams that he makes a pact with the devil for the price of his soul, he entrusts him with his violin and the devil plays a magnificent sonata that he tries in vain to reproduce. Drawing by Jules Boilly. 19th century); eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright
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This print captures the essence of Giuseppe Tartini's famous composition, "Sonata des trilles du Diable" (Sonata for violin in G minor), and the haunting dream that inspired it. In this 19th-century drawing by Jules Boilly, we witness a pivotal moment as Tartini makes a pact with the devil himself. In his dream, Tartini surrenders his soul to the devil in exchange for unparalleled musical prowess. Entrusting him with his beloved violin, he watches in awe as the devil effortlessly produces a magnificent sonata that leaves him spellbound. Desperate to replicate its ethereal beauty upon waking, Tartini finds himself futilely attempting to recreate those elusive notes. The intricate details captured by Boilly bring this mystical encounter to life. The intensity on Tartini's face reveals both his fascination and frustration at being unable to match the devil's virtuosity. The engraving showcases not only their interaction but also hints at the dark allure of baroque music and its connection to otherworldly forces. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork from Giancarlo Costa's private collection, we are transported into Tartini's dream world—a realm where talent is traded for damnation and where even genius struggles against supernatural mastery. It serves as a reminder of how inspiration can be both divine and diabolical, pushing artists beyond their limits in pursuit of perfection. Through this evocative image, we are invited to contemplate our own dreams and aspirations—what price would we pay for greatness? And what happens when reality falls short of our imagined brilliance?
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