Muffat's Concerti Grossi were first inspired in Rome, where he heard the music of Arcangelo Corelli, whom he called the 'Italian Orpheus on the violin'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Muffat's prefaces to his works, written in four languages (Latin, French, German, and Italian), provide valuable insights into the performance practices of his time.
Performer Biography
Stefano Rossi, the first violinist, graduated 'cum laude' from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and plays an instrument made by Henry James in London in 1740.
Composer Biography
Muffat studied music in Paris between 1663 and 1669, including with J. B. Lully, a prominent French composer.
Composer Biography
Georg Muffat, the composer, was born in Alsace to a family of Scottish origin who had fled to Savoy to escape Catholic persecutions under Elizabeth I.
Compositional Technique
Muffat's Concerti Grossi allow for flexible instrumentation, including the doubling of parts and the optional inclusion of wind instruments like oboes and bassoons for timbral variety.
Recording & Production
For this recording, the basso continuo includes harpsichord, harp, cello, and violone, chosen to provide variety and a full-bodied sound.
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