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Auf Wiener Art - Music from the Habsburg Imperial Court

9/28/2009, 16 Tracks, 1:17:32

Featuring

  • Elizabeth Dobbin
  • Sofie Vanden Eynde
  • David Blunden
  • Le Jardin Secret
  • Antonio Cesti
  • Francesco Cavalli
  • Jacques de Saint-Luc
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer
  • Johann Jakob Froberger
  • Leopold I
  • Georg Muffat
  • Antonio Sartorio
  • Johann Caspar von Kerll
  • Antonio Draghi
  • Johann Schenk
  • Johann Joseph Fux

Did you know?

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Historical Context

The Viennese imperial court of the 17th and early 18th centuries was a central hub of European power and politics, renowned for its musical life.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

The Habsburg imperial family had a great love for fine music, attracting Europe's greatest composers and performers to Vienna, fostering a diverse musical life.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Imported Italian composers were highly valued at the Habsburg court, bringing operatic innovations that were realized in lavish court theatre productions.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

The extensive musical life of the Habsburg court served as an important political message, demonstrating the court's singular importance and quality.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

In 2007, le Jardin Secret won both the first prize and the audience prize at the Early Music Network International Young Artists' Competition in York, England.

Source: Booklet

Interpretation

The ensemble le Jardin Secret performs Baroque solo vocal literature with original continuo and obligato instruments, focusing on historical context and creative improvisation.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album's cover image features a family tree of the House of Habsburg, used with permission from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wien.

Source: Booklet

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