The Vox Orchester, founded by Lorenzo Ghirlanda and Jan Nigges, is composed of young professionals dedicated to historically informed performance with period instruments.
Composer Biography
Henry Purcell, one of England's most famous composers, was celebrated during his lifetime as 'Orpheus Britannicus'.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2018 at Auditorio Stelio Molo RSI in Lugano-Besso, Switzerland.
Historical Context
English opera in the Baroque era was a 'melting pot' of Italian and French musical styles, often incorporating elements of both.
Compositional Technique
Baroque dance types, such as the gavotte, sarabande, and minuet, each had a specific character and emotional essence, as described by music scholar Johann Mattheson.
Performer Biography
Conductor Lorenzo Ghirlanda, who founded the Vox Orchester, also conducts for the Baroque Orchestra 'Bachs Erben' and collaborates with stars of the Early Music scene.
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