The performers aim to highlight the similarities and differences between French and Italian Baroque styles, as musicians in that era traveled to seek new influences.
Interpretation
Oboist Ramón Ortega Quero advocates for playing early music on modern instruments, believing that the 'right sound' can still be achieved.
Performer Biography
Ramón Ortega Quero, the oboist, won First Prize at the prestigious ARD Music Competition in Munich in 2007, impressing judges with his inspired and flawless playing.
Compositional Technique
All works on this CD are in minor keys, which in the 17th and 18th centuries were considered equal to major keys and assigned specific characters in the 'theory of affections'.
Historical Context
In 17th and 18th century Europe, Italian music was the most powerful trend, with its main rival being the French style cultivated at Versailles under King Louis XIV.
Compositional Technique
The Italian sonata was a purely musical form, relying on melody and sound, while French composers often felt good music required a stage, dance, text, or song.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's program was chosen by oboist Ramón Ortega Quero based on his love for Baroque music and his favorite French and Italian pieces.
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