The album explores the birth of Baroque music in late 16th to early 17th century Italy, a period when composers sought new ways to express emotions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The early ideal of monody, where language was master and music servant, soon faced resistance as music also moved according to its own inherent principles.
Performer Biography
Bachsolisten Seoul received third prize in the ensemble category at the 2009 Yamanashi Early Music Competition in Japan.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's title, "Fiori Musicali" (Musical Flowers), is taken from a work by Girolamo Frescobaldi, a composer featured on this recording.
Performer Biography
Bachsolisten Seoul, the ensemble on this recording, was founded in 2005 and consists of musicians specializing in early music and oratorio, primarily trained in Germany.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded and mastered at Audioguy Studio in Seoul, using high-quality microphones and recording equipment.
Composition History
Early Baroque composers like Giulio Caccini, Emilio de Cavalieri, and Jacopo Peri developed monody, a style of music with a single melodic line and simple accompaniment, to express personal emotions.
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