Rebaroque, formed in 1998, quickly became one of Sweden's leading baroque ensembles, known for its flexible size and instrumentation, performing orchestral, chamber, oratorio, and opera works.
Composer Biography
Charles De Geer, the owner of the Leufsta collection, was a passionate and internationally famous entomologist who also played the harpsichord and violoncello.
Composition History
The collection of sheet music that Charles De Geer brought from the Netherlands was used for music-making at the Leufsta bruk manor, and was later inventoried by his son.
Performer Biography
Elin Rombo, the soprano on this recording, made her debut at the Royal Swedish Opera while still a student and has since performed leading roles at major opera houses worldwide.
Instruments
The famous organ in the church at Leufsta bruk, featured on this recording, was built by Johan Niclas Cahman, considered the most celebrated organ builder in Sweden.
Historical Context
The music on this album comes from the Leufsta collection, which belonged to Charles De Geer, an 18th-century Swedish aristocrat and internationally renowned entomologist.
Critical Reception
The composers featured on this album, though not widely known today, were highly appreciated in their own time, as evidenced by the multiple contemporary editions and copies of their music.
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