All the 'Hypersuites' on this album were recorded at Teldex Studio in Berlin.
Historical Context
The ancient melody 'La folía,' featured in Handel's Sarabande, was originally a wild dance performed by men in women's clothing but later transformed into funeral music over centuries.
Interpretation
Marina Baranova, the performer, incorporates elements of jazz and improvisation into her interpretations of Baroque pieces, reflecting a common practice in the Baroque era.
Compositional Technique
The Sarabande in Handel's D minor Suite is based on 'La folía,' one of the oldest melodies, which has been varied by many composers since the Middle Ages.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept of 'Hypersuites' as acoustic remixes of Baroque masterworks was inspired by Marina Baranova's close friendship with DJs and the way pieces flow together on a mixtape.
Interpretation
Marina Baranova views Baroque ornaments, suspensions, and mordents as 'little scratches' similar to those used by DJs, and she incorporates delicate 'scratch ornaments' into her Handel interpretations.
