The cello's emancipation as a solo instrument came later than the violin's, with Italians leading the way in both cases.
Historical Context
Dresden and Berlin were major centers for concerto composition in Germany during the mid-18th century, fueled by excellent court ensembles.
Instruments
Antonio Stradivari is credited with standardizing the dimensions of the modern cello around 1707, which enabled the later virtuoso repertoire.
Performer Biography
Alexander Rudin, the soloist and conductor on this album, is known for his natural and spellbinding playing, and has been the artistic director of Musica Viva since 1988.
Compositional Technique
The ritornello form, established by Antonio Vivaldi, became the standard for mid-century German composers like Hasse, C.P.E. Bach, and Hertel.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The works by Hertel and C.P.E. Bach show elements of Empfindsamkeit, a North German style aiming to move the listener's emotions through rhetorical devices like sudden mood changes and harmonic surprises.
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