Purcell (1659-1695) - Songs & Dances: Tim Meed(Ct)Lazarevitch / Les Musiciens De Saint-julien - Import CD

Credits:

Chopin / Moguilevsky

Description:

A master of the flauto traverso (baroque flute) and an expert on the bagpipes, which were popular in France 300 years ago, French virtuoso François Lazarevich has been a fixture in both the worlds of ancient and folk music. His team, which has continued to play on the Alpha label, has sometimes gone back to the French Rococo period and sometimes to the Renaissance court dances ......, and while he has also worked on his home base of French orthodox antique music, he has also demonstrated an aptitude for folk music from Ireland, Scotland, and other parts of the British Isles, The group is a flexible and authentic group that can also take a crossover position.With their knowledge and overwhelming experience, what kind of fascinating world will they create when they face the "English Orpheus," Purcell, the greatest composer of 17th century England, head-on? This is an album with high expectations! The program is not merely 17th century music or courtly, orthodox repertoire, but also includes bagpipes and a hint of folk sentiment, bringing out the dance elements hidden in Purcell's works, while conveying the vivid dynamism of 17th century dramatic and occasional music. The program is also very exciting. Recorder ensemble, violin ensemble, or bass accompaniment... The album is a vivid overthrow of the conventional image of Purcell as an artist, with its complex musical styles! And yet, the singers are countertenors, and there is no intention of abandoning Purcell's taste for English classical music.This is a release to keep an eye on, as all of their previous Alpha releases have been highly acclaimed and have both satisfied and surprised fans of ancient music. Naxos Japan

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