Marin Marais, the most outstanding composer for the viola da gamba, was a master in the writing of so-called Pièces de Caractère, in which he called upon the most diverse subjects for inspiration: La Désolée (the desolate), La Guitare, Feste Champêtre (country fair), Le Tableau de l’Opération de la Taille (a description of a gallstone operation!) and so on. The choice of 'Images' in Marais’ five books of Pièces de violes is endless. A program full of worship, grandeur and sadness.
The term "Division Musick" is a typical English fascinating and virtuoso art of diminution which is presented on this CD. The word "division" comes from English and means "divided." The English Arts Division is thus an originally improvised Diminutionspraxis in which a piece of music is broken down into smaller and smaller note values. Short repeated bass melodies - as the basis for these diminutions especially "Grounds" were used in England. This division practice was performed by singers, keyboard players, brass and strings, but the viola da gamba was the favorite instrument. The "divide-Musick" program gives an insight into this world of old English virtuosity
Джузеппе Торелли (Тоrеlli) (22.04.1658, Верона - 8.02.1709, Болонья) - итальянский скрипач и композитор. Учился игре на скрипке в Болонье. В 1686-1695 годах служил альтистом в церковной капелле в Болонье. С 1695 года играл при немецких дворах, в 1701 году возвратился в Болонью. Торелли является одним из основоположников кончерто гроссо, состоящего из трех частей - быстрой, медленной и быстрой. Концерты Торелли (изданы в 1709 году) написаны для двух солирующих скрипок в сопровождении 2 скрипок, альта и баса. Эта форма послужила основой для знаменитых кончерти гросси Генделя, Корелли и других композиторов. (В 1903 году А. Шеринг доказал, что форму кончерто гроссо до Торелли ввел еще А. Страделла, но первыми опубликованными концертами были произведения Джузеппе Торелли; Корелли издал свои концерты в 1712 году).
If you don't know Muffat's music, this is your chance to get to know it. The Holland Baroque Society delivers an eloquent and passionate plea for this splendid repertoire.
It also fits neatly onto a single disc. You should certainly own a performance of this symphony a bit darker and more frightening (Bernstein’s or Gielen’s will do), but for a legitimate alternative viewpoint you will find it difficult to do better than this. Disc reviews David Hurwitz "ClassicsToday.com"
Jacques Duphly, 1715-1789: he was born the year of the death of Louis XIV and he died the year of the storming of the Bastille – two important dates in French history. Armand Louis Couperin also died in 1789, the year that signalled the end of the harpsichord: seen as an attribute of the aristocracy, such instruments were even burned in the Place de Grève. Duphly’s life was discreet, with relatively few outstanding features, and music history took little notice of him.
Arthur Rubinstein is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century and one of Chopin’s finest interpreters. This renowned album finds Rubinstein in peak form. His performance of Chopin’s Ballades and Scherzos is inspiring and lyrical. With the highest fidelity and clarity, this is the definitive performance of Chopin’s masterpieces.
Orchestra: Boston Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Charles Munch
This audiophile download is a remarkable achievement. Charles Munch leads the Boston Symphony Orchestra through majestic readings of works by Saint-Saens, Debussy and Ibert. The orchestra displays all of their expertise and renowned technique, led by one of the greatest conductors of all time. This is a must-have album for any music lover’s collection.
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