Music from the 18th century. Instrumental boroque music by J.S. Bach, Scarlatti, Leclair and Corelli.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
1. Concerto for traverso, violin and harpsichord in a minor ‘Triple concerto’ BWV 1044
– I Allegro
– II. Adagio ma non tanto, e dolce
– III. Alla breve
Performed by: Frank Theuns, traverso. Sophie Gent, violin. Bertrand Cuiller, harpsichord. Les Muffatti
(CD label: Ramée no. RAM2301)
Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)
2. Sonata for cello and basso continuo in d minor
– I. Largo
– II. Allegro
– III. Largo
– IV. Largo
– V. Tempo giusto
Performed by: Les Basses Réunies led by Bruno Cocset, cello
(CD label: Alpha no. 1023)
Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764)
3. Sonata X in f-sharp minor, Livre IV, opus 9
– I. Andante affettuoso
– II. Allemande (Allegro ma non troppo)
– III. Largo
– IV. Giga (Allegro ma non presto)
Performed by: Hélène Schmitt, violin. François Guerrier, harpsichord. Francisco Mañalich, viola da gamba. Jonathan Pešek, cello
(CD label: Aeolus no. AE-10356)
Arcangelo Corelli (1643-1713)
4. Sonata for traverso and basso continuo no. IV op. 5
– I. Adagio
– II. Allegro
– III. Vivace
– IV. Adagio
– V. Allegro
Performed by: Anna Besson, traverso. Myriam Rignol, viola da gamba. Jean Rondeau, harpsichord
(CD label: Alpha no. 1022)
Additionally:
Jean-Baptiste Quentin (ca. 1690-ca. 1742)
5. From sonata for violin and basso continuo no. IV, Livre III Finale: Aria
Performed by: Anna Besson, traverso. Myriam Rignol, viola da gamba. Jean Rondeau, harpsichord
(CD label: Alpha no. 1022)
Compiled by: Kees Koudstaal
Picture: Anna Besson (Source: West Cork Music)
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