Amandine Beyer, the violinist on this album, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with a group, whether her own ensemble Gli Incogniti or other chamber musicians.
Compositional Technique
Nicola Matteis's concept of "false consonances" in his 1682 treatise, The False Consonances of Musick, explores the relative nature of consonance and dissonance across cultures and periods.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nicola Matteis, an Italian composer and virtuoso violinist who arrived in London in 1672, revolutionized English musical tastes by blending his music with that of his host country.
Interpretation
Amandine Beyer believes that historically informed performance (HIP) is primordial in her work, but cautions against creating new arbitrary canons from the discoveries of past trailblazers.
Interpretation
Amandine Beyer integrates her 21st-century perspective into her performances, including her "Romantic temperament" and modern dress choices like playing in jeans.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Arcangelo Corelli, a Roman master, composed little but his music is described as having a gem-like purity, capable of transforming performers and introducing flexibility and warmth into orchestral dialogue.
Performer Biography
Amandine Beyer named her ensemble Gli Incogniti (The Unknowns) to emphasize transparency, mystery, honesty, and a joyful group dynamic, placing the music in the foreground.
