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In the early 17th century a number of now forgotten violin soloists toured Europe, commanding enormous salaries and following ever more prestigeous offers of employment. Some were so valued for their playing that they were granted nobility, and more than one was described as “the most famous artist for the violin that the world has yet produced.” Courts and cities would hire these superstars in order to have them astonish and awe their guests with their performances. One of the more astonishing pieces on this disc is the unaccompanied Fantasia by Étienne Nau, which is found in a manuscript now in Berlin.
In the early 17th century a number of now forgotten violin soloists toured Europe, commanding enormous salaries and following ever more prestigeous offers of employment. Some were so valued for their playing that they were granted nobility, and more than one was described as “the most famous artist for the violin that the world has yet produced.” Courts and cities would hire these superstars in order to have them astonish and awe their guests with their performances. One of the more astonishing pieces on this disc is the unaccompanied Fantasia by Étienne Nau, which is found in a manuscript now in Berlin. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Ruggiero by Anonymous
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Maxine Eilander (Harp)
2.
Variations on "Nasce la pena mia" by Johann Schop
Performer:
Andrew Maginley (Lute),
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Tormod Dalen (Cello),
Stephan Taylor (Organ)
Period: Baroque
Written: 17th Century; Germany
3.
Anchor che col partire by Cypriano de Rore
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Maxine Eilander (Harp)
Period: Renaissance
Written: by 1547
Notes: Arranger: Richardo Rognonio.
4.
A Prelude for the violin by Senr. Balshar a Germaine by Thomas Baltzar
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin)
5.
Senior Balshar's Division on a Ground by Thomas Baltzar
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Tormod Dalen (Cello)
Period: Baroque
Written: circa 1620; England
6.
Praeludium by Johann Schop
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin)
7.
Pavane d'Espagne by Johann Schop
Performer:
Tormod Dalen (Cello),
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Andrew Maginley (Lute)
8.
Fantasia by Etienne Nau
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin)
9.
Sonata no 1 by Dario Castello
Performer:
Stephan Taylor (Organ),
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Andrew Maginley (Lute)
Period: Baroque
Written: by 1629; Italy
10.
Coral del Sr Wilhelm Brad by William Brade
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Stephan Taylor (Organ)
11.
Io son ferito by Giovanni Palestrina
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Maxine Eilander (Harp)
Period: Renaissance
Written: 1561; Italy
Notes: Arranger: Francesco Rognoni.
12.
Sonata no 2 by Dario Castello
Performer:
Stephan Taylor (Organ),
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Andrew Maginley (Lute)
Period: Baroque
Written: by 1629; Italy
13.
Bergamasca by Anonymous
Performer:
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Stephan Taylor (Organ)
Period: Renaissance
14.
Romanesca by Biagio Marini
Performer:
Tormod Dalen (Cello),
Jonathan Talbott (Violin),
Andrew Maginley (Lute)
Period: Baroque
Written: 17th Century; Italy
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