The album title, "Il Postiglione," refers to baroque music at the Dresden court, which was an international hub for the baroque music scene.
Performer Biography
Laura Schmid, the recorder player, is described by Swiss recorder player Maurice Steger as one of the rising talents in early music, playing with ease and perfection.
Historical Context
The Dresden court was a well-stocked, international hub for the baroque music scene, though it has only been featured on a limited number of chamber music recordings.
Interpretation
The album features a selection of works, some original and some arrangements based on historical models, that have not yet been recorded on the recorder.
Composer Biography
The album focuses on recorder sonatas by Giovanni Adolfo Hasse and Jan Dismas Zelenka, who were Kapellmeisters at the Dresden court, and Francesco Maria Veracini, who was a violinist there.
Interpretation
The use of a large basso continuo group allows for varied characterization of each piece, creating 75 minutes of diverse music structured like a concert program.
Performer Biography
Laura Schmid is part of a new generation of recorder players who bring 'seemingly dusty, old music' to life with charm, virtuosity, and joy, supporting the 'comeback of the recorder'.
