The Danish-German composer Dieterich Buxtehude was so famous that George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Johann Mattheson all traveled to visit him.
Performer Biography
Jean-Christophe Dijoux, the harpsichordist on this album, was born in Réunion in 1982 and discovered historical instruments during his piano studies at the Paris Conservatoire.
Performer Biography
Jean-Christophe Dijoux won first prize in the harpsichord category at the prestigious XIX Bach Competition in Leipzig in 2014.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept is inspired by Johann Mattheson's statement that "Variety (Abwechselung) is the true element of music," reflecting the improvisatory practices of the Baroque era.
Historical Context
During the 17th century, Hamburg was a prosperous Hanseatic port that attracted many foreign musicians, leading to the foundation of the first public opera company in 1678.
Instruments
The harpsichords used for this recording include a model inspired by Giuseppe Mondini (Imola, 1701) and another in the spirit of Zell and Fleischer (Hamburg, 1754).
Instruments
This CD was recorded on two harpsichords by Matthias Kramer of Berlin, which are free reconstructions based on historical sources.
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