Mr. Corelli in London: Recorder Concertos, La Follia, after Corelli's op.5
4/13/2010, 21 Tracks, 1:10:59
Featuring
Maurice Steger
Laurence Cummings
The English Concert
Francesco Geminiani
Giuseppe Valentini
Anonymous
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Historical Context
In 18th-century England, amateur musical societies, often homosocial affairs, were the main consumers of Corelli's music, with membership by subscription.
Interpretation
Maurice Steger, the recorder player on this album, used English instruments of types mentioned in period treatises and printed editions, including the 'voice flute' and 'fifth flute'.
Cultural Impact
Corelli's music was so popular in 18th-century England that it was literally written into the founding constitutions of musical clubs, such as in Aberdeen in 1748.
Cultural Impact
Arcangelo Corelli's music was so fundamental in performance and pedagogy in 18th-century England that Roger North remarked his works 'are to the musitians like the bread of life'.
Performer Biography
Maurice Steger, the recorder soloist, is known as 'the world's leading recorder virtuoso' and was awarded the prestigious Karajan Prize in 2002.
Performer Biography
The English Concert, featured on this recording, is one of the world's finest chamber orchestras for Baroque and Classical repertoire, founded by Trevor Pinnock in 1973.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in July 2009 at All Hallows' Church, Gospel Oak, London, England.
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