François Lazarevitch, the founder of Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, believes that the 'mouvement' or true tempo in music depends on good taste and the spirit of the piece, rather than just strict time-keeping.
Interpretation
The album incorporates regional dialects and accents to reflect the cultural richness of France and 'New France' during the Baroque period.
Interpretation
For Corelli's Christmas Concerto, the solo parts are played by recorders and bassoon instead of violins and cello, inspired by a 1725 English arrangement, to enhance its pastoral sound.
Performer Biography
Sofi Jeannin, the Musical Director of the Choir School of Radio France, is an acclaimed choral conductor who has collaborated with many renowned orchestras and conductors.
Compositional Technique
The musical sources for Baroque Christmas carols are purely instrumental, so the album's creators had to adapt vocal texts to existing instrumental versions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album aims to create a unique version of Baroque Christmas carols by re-working existing musical material while respecting historical sources.
Performer Biography
Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien, led by flautist François Lazarevitch, combine oral and written sources in their approach to Baroque music, drawing inspiration from traditional repertoires.
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