Ciacconas, Canzonas & Sonatas: Violin music from the collection Partiturbuch Ludwig (1662)
11/6/2012, 12 Tracks, 1:15:21
Featuring
Florian Deuter
Harmonie Universelle
Johann Michael Nicolai
Antonio Bertali
Anonymous (17th century)
Johann Heinrich Schmelzer
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Composition History
The 'Partiturbuch Ludwig' is the only known source for some works, such as Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's Sonata Tubicinum, which features the largest instrumentation on this recording.
Historical Context
The 'Partiturbuch Ludwig' was created shortly after the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), suggesting that music continued to flourish despite the conflict.
Compositional Technique
The compositions in the 'Partiturbuch Ludwig' are arranged in ascending order by the number of instruments, starting with solo violin sonatas and ending with an eight-voice sonata.
Composition History
The 'Partiturbuch Ludwig' is a collection of music compiled by Jacob Ludwig, a musician from Gotha, for Duke August of Brunswick and his wife Sophie Elisabeth to celebrate the Duke's 83rd birthday in 1662.
Performer Biography
Florian Deuter, the violinist and director, is a renowned Baroque violinist who has performed with leading European Baroque orchestras and was primarius of Musica Antiqua Köln from 1994 to 2000.
Cultural Impact
The instrumental style found in the 'Partiturbuch Ludwig' is believed to have been an integral part of the sacred works of Johann Sebastian Bach's ancestors and influenced the young Bach himself.
Interpretation
The ensemble Harmonie Universelle, led by Florian Deuter, aims to interpret 17th and 18th-century chamber music with a persuasive artistic vision and youthful energy, inviting listeners on a journey through emotions.
