In early 18th-century France, music publishing was subject to royal privileges, a form of artistic censorship carried over from the reign of Louis XIV.
Historical Context
Confrontations between French and Italian musical styles in Paris sometimes led to actual brawls, particularly over whether the French language could be set to Italian-style music.
Performer Biography
Domen Marinčič, the cellist, is also a harpsichordist and has a keen interest in musicology, having reconstructed missing parts for many 17th and 18th-century works.
Performer Biography
Anna Paradiso, the harpsichordist, holds an Advanced Master's degree from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and a D.Phil. in Latin and Classical Greek.
Performer Biography
Dan Laurin, the recorder player on this album, has won numerous awards for his technical facility and playing style, including the 'Swedish Grammy' as best classical performer.
Historical Context
The royal monopoly on music in France officially ended with the Revolution in 1789, but began to crumble with the rise of privately arranged public concerts like 'le Concert Spirituel' in 1725.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nicolas Chédeville, a composer on this album, published his collection Il Pastor Fido under the assumed name of Antonio Vivaldi, believing Vivaldi's name would sell more copies.
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