French Baroque Flute Edition
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Label: Brilliant Classics
Cat No: 95783
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 17
Release Date: 31st January 2020
Contents
Artists
Bernhard Bohm (flute)Natalia Bonello (flute)
Antonio Campillo (flute)
Piero Cartosio (flute)
Kate Clark (flute)
Marc Hantai (flute)
Marion Moonen (flute)
Guillermo Penalver (flute)
Manuel Staropoli (flute)
Frank Theuns (flute)
Jed Wentz (flute)
Musica ad Rhenum
Artists
Bernhard Bohm (flute)Natalia Bonello (flute)
Antonio Campillo (flute)
Piero Cartosio (flute)
Kate Clark (flute)
Marc Hantai (flute)
Marion Moonen (flute)
Guillermo Penalver (flute)
Manuel Staropoli (flute)
Frank Theuns (flute)
Jed Wentz (flute)
Musica ad Rhenum
About
The set opens with a selection of pieces by François Couperin (1668-1733), who rejected nationalism in his music in favour of cross-cultural European integration. Le Parnasse, ou L'Apothéose de Corelli and Les Nations are unique in their blending of French and Italian styles. As well as better-known figures such as Visée and Boismortier, this set introduces us to composers outside the mainstream. This release features new recordings of the overlooked composer Jean-Daniel Braun from award-winning performer and conductor Jed Wentz and his ensemble Musica ad Rhenum. Little is known of Braun, except that he was likely a member of the court orchestra in Paris. His musical expertise is reflected in highly technical and precise writing, and he brings out the characteristic gentle and lyrical sound of the traverso with sweet and expressive melody writing.
The flute music of instrument-maker Jacques-Martin Hotteterre (1674-1763) is also a standout contribution to this set, and the prelude from L'Art de préluder, op.7, has a haunting and melancholy opening. Meanwhile, the 3rd and 5th suites were left without preludes, so the flautist Guillermo Peñalver has composed one for Suite no.3, while Tony Millán has composed a Rameau-style movement to begin the Suite no.5 followed by themes arranged from a Couperin prelude.
The traverso has been prized for centuries for its pure tonal quality, free from overtones or harmonics, but today languishes as an instrument confined to the history books. This set celebrates the history of the instrument and brings it to life in these new recordings.
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