The album takes listeners on a journey through Baroque Italy, highlighting compositions for recorder and basso continuo from major musical centers like Milan, Venice, and Naples.
Performer Biography
Philippe Grisvard, the harpsichordist, has participated in nearly 70 recordings for various labels and regularly works in opera as a conductor.
Instruments
The recorder repertoire of the early 18th century included many pieces composed specifically for the instrument, as well as numerous contemporary transcriptions from oboe and violin repertoire.
Performer Biography
Sabrina Frey, the recorder player, is known for her unique, soft sound and has received international awards and prizes.
Interpretation
The complete ornamentation for the recorder and the interpretations of the basso continuo parts were written by the two musicians, Sabrina Frey and Philippe Grisvard.
Recording & Production
This album features several world premiere recordings, indicated by an asterisk next to the track titles.
Compositional Technique
The 'galant' style, a redefinition of musical styles and genres, emerged at the turn of the 17th to the 18th century and became a 'manifesto' for many composers.
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