Ralf Waldner, the harpsichordist, has an international concert career and is a professor of harpsichord at the University of Music Würzburg.
Performer Biography
Jeremias Schwarzer, the recorder player, gained international attention in 2008 with the world premiere of Salvatore Sciarrino's "4 Adagi" for recorder and orchestra at La Scala.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Le Ballet Imaginaire," reflects the idea of listening to the works as an elegant, refined, and dance-like European concert from around 1730.
Composition History
The collection "Il Pastor Fido," published in Paris, was long attributed to Antonio Vivaldi but was later revealed to be a forgery by French composer Nicolas Chédeville, created specifically for the French public.
Instruments
The harpsichord used is a two-manual instrument by Bernhard von Tucher, built in 1998 after German models from the late 18th century.
Instruments
The recording features a voice flute (tenor recorder in D) and an alto recorder in F, both period instruments after historical models.
Historical Context
Around 1730, there was a prevalent "European" musical taste that transcended national boundaries, with French music's elegance and ornamentation forming a general basis for tasteful composition.
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