The philosophy behind this recording is to capture the intimate dialogue between performers, audience, work, and venue by recording concerts directly in 2-track stereo digital.
Interpretation
The ensemble 'Nel Dolce' performs these works on reconstructed historical instruments, aiming to transport listeners to a glorious Baroque era.
Performer Biography
Nel Dolce, a Cologne-based Baroque ensemble, is praised for its blend of refreshing virtuosity, infectious joy in music-making, and adherence to historical performance practice.
Compositional Technique
The selection of musical keys in this Baroque program, such as D Major, F Major, and B-Flat Major, was deliberate, as Baroque musicians like Johann Mattheson ascribed specific emotional 'affects' to them.
Historical Context
The concert provides insight into the music culture at the English court during the Baroque period, when art music in Europe was heavily reliant on the patronage of kings and rulers.
Performer Biography
The ensemble Nel Dolce, founded in 2003, won first prize in the 'Chamber Music on Historical Instruments' competition at the Cologne University of Music and Dance in 2010.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Castle Concerts' series, which aims to capture outstanding live performances in their original settings, such as castles and palaces.
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