IDAGIO | Monteverdi - Erinnerungen 196871222853

Featuring

Katharina Bäuml
Margaret Hunter
Viktoria Wilson
Jaro Kirchgessner
Martin Logar
Minsub Hong

Julian Popken
Joachim Król
Capella de la Torre
Claudio Monteverdi
Miscellaneous

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Monteverdi introduced the concept of 'Seconda pratica,' an epoch-making new understanding of music as an art form that should not only delight but also deeply move listeners, using dissonances to convey emotions.

Composer Biography

Claudio Monteverdi, born in Cremona in 1567, worked as a court musician in Mantua from 1590, initially as a viola player, then as a madrigal composer, and eventually as Kapellmeister from 1601.

Album & Artwork

This album, titled "Monteverdi: Erinnerungen" (Memories), combines musical works by Claudio Monteverdi with fictional letters by Peter Schneider, creating a unique dialogue between music and text.

Compositional Technique

Monteverdi is credited with inventing the 'walking bass,' a continuous instrumental bass line of regular quarter notes, which later reappeared in 20th-century jazz, blues, and pop music.

Compositional Technique

Monteverdi developed the 'scherzo' as a distinct musical genre and created a fruitful bridge between French and Italian musical cultures.

Critical Reception

This recording, "Monteverdi: Memories," received an OPUS Klassik award in 2023, highlighting its critical acclaim.

Performer Biography

Capella de la Torre, founded in 2005 by oboist and shawm specialist Katharina Bäuml, is a leading ensemble for early modern wind music, known for incorporating historical and musicological insights into their performances.