Musicians like Johann Jakob Froberger, a famous musical traveler of the 17th century, faced dangers such as pirates in the English Channel, arriving in London with empty pockets.
Historical Context
Traveling in the 18th century was arduous, with Dr. Charles Burney describing his journey through Bohemia as fatiguing due to bad roads, extreme weather, and scarce provisions.
Album & Artwork
The album is titled "Grand Tour" and features works by musical travelers such as Handel, Muffat, Telemann, and Geminiani.
Performer Biography
The Cicerone Ensemble's name (Italian for 'guide') reflects their goal to present music and bring it to life like a tourist guide would an old painting or building.
Interpretation
The Cicerone Ensemble aims to record music in the spirit of the 17th and 18th centuries, using historical tools and techniques to achieve an emotionally moving rhetorical delivery.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composers like Handel, a German who studied in Italy, cemented London's reputation as a musical center by effortlessly combining Italian, German, and French musical elements.
Performer Biography
The Cicerone Ensemble often includes presentations in their concerts to provide historical context and allow listeners to experience music from a new perspective.
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