Samuel Scheidt, born in Halle in 1587, rarely left his hometown, with his only significant journey being to Amsterdam to study with organist Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.
Interpretation
For this recording, L'Achéron assembled five violas da gamba copied from instruments by Henry Jaye, a talented luthier of the early 17th century.
Composition History
Scheidt's Ludi Musici (1621) was his first volume of instrumental music, published in Hamburg, and was considered important for his reputation.
Compositional Technique
The Ludi Musici collection contains 32 pieces, predominantly dances like Paduan, Galliard, Courant, and Alamande, along with Canzonas and one Intrada.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Scheidt's Ludi Musici, unlike Michael Praetorius's Terpsichore Musarum, was more focused on the pleasure of the musicians and listeners, rather than social dancing.
Interpretation
The continuo group for this recording is varied, including harp, lute, cittern, theorbo, virginal, ottavino, and organ, with different organ stops used to create a balanced palette of contrasts.
Compositional Technique
The Canzonas in Ludi Musici are inspired by popular European melodies, including English, French, and Dutch tunes, following the model of Sweelinck.
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