Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre: Sonates pour le violon et basse continue
12/1/2012, 32 Tracks, 1:08:42
Featuring
Lina Tur Bonet
Patxi Montero
Kenneth Weiss
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre
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Critical Reception
In 1677, the French periodical Mercure galant described Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre as "the marvel of our century," capable of musical miracles.
Composition History
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre's sonatas are considered one of the first French examples of sonatas for violin and basso continuo.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The sonatas by Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre are characterized by their markedly novel nature, original, and sometimes daring harmonic sonorities.
Performer Biography
Lina Tur Bonet, the violinist on this recording, is deeply engaged in both romantic-contemporary and baroque violin performance.
Composition History
These sonatas by Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, dedicated to Louis XIV, were printed in 1707, but at least two of them were sent to a friend as early as 1695.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in the Professional Music Conservatory of Getafe (Madrid) from January 11 to 13, 2011.
Composer Biography
Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, a harpsichordist, organist, singer, and composer, was presented at the court of King Louis XIV at the age of five.
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