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Francœur: 10 Sonatas for Violin & Continuo, Book 1

6/22/2018, 45 Tracks, 2:04:08

Featuring

  • Kreeta-Maria Kentala
  • Lauri Pulakka
  • Mitzi Meyerson
  • François Francoeur

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Composer Biography

François Francœur, the composer, lived a long life (1698-1787) that spanned the most volatile period in French history leading up to the French Revolution.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Lauri Pulakka, the cellist, performs on a Thomas Edlinger cello from 1718.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The violin sonatas on this album, published in 1720, blend French elegance with Italian energy, presenting Francœur's unique voice.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album was recorded in January 2018 in the church of Kaustinen, Finland.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Mitzi Meyerson, the harpsichordist, plays a double manual harpsichord built by Jonte Knif in 1999.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album cover features 'The Swing' by Jean Honoré Fragonard, painted around 1775/1780.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Kreeta-Maria Kentala, the violinist on this album, plays a Gianbattista Rogeri violin from 1691.

Source: Booklet

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