Baroque dance forms, such as the Gavotte, Minuet, Giga, Hornpipe, and Siciliana, each possess a distinctive musical flavor and can express a wide range of human emotions.
Interpretation
The Baroque bow's design complemented the nature of dance, emphasizing stress and release between bow strokes, which gave rise to the 'Rule of Downbow'.
Performer Biography
Maya Magub, the violinist on this album, has performed for King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II, and with pop icons like Adele, Bono, and Paul McCartney.
Album & Artwork
The album aims to revitalize Baroque dances, reconnecting them with human experience and inviting listeners to delight in how music and movement express more than words.
Performer Biography
Matthew Schellhorn, the pianist, has premiered over 140 new works and is a patron of the National Youth Arts Trust, supporting young people from non-privileged backgrounds.
Historical Context
Dance was highly valued in the French 17th-century court of Louis XIV and across Europe, leading to a wealth of Baroque dance compositions.
Recording & Production
The album features arrangements by Maya Magub, who adapted works from old and sometimes poorly transcribed sources, including changing instrumentation and reverse-engineering figured bass.
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