ClassicsOnline Home » Chamber Music (Baroque) - SCHOP, J. / SCHMELZER, J.H. / MUFFAT, G. / KRIEGER, J.P. / BUXTEHUDE, D. / BACH, J.S. / ERLEBACH, P.H. (Trio Settecento) > Review List



Chamber Music (Baroque) - SCHOP, J. / SCHMELZER, J.H. / MUFFAT, G. / KRIEGER, J.P. / BUXTEHUDE, D. / BACH, J.S. / ERLEBACH, P.H. (Trio Settecento)

Composer(s):
Artist(s) Trio Settecento, Ensemble
Period(s) Baroque (1600-1750)
Genre Classical Music
Category Chamber Music
Catalogue CDR90000-114
Label Cedille
Quality   320kbps
Album Price
 
MP3
USD 9.99
 

 

   




Review By Peter Adams,Examiner.com,August 2010

History has not been especially kind to composers of Classical music. Either their music has been lost of forgotten on some dusty shelf. Given that the violin has existed since about 1530, written music for this instrument is quite extensive. How much of it has been recorded? Who can say for sure. As a result, finding priceless gems to perform upon the violin is a matter of luck, skill, and knowledge. One category that is being explored by Trio Settecento is the trio sonata for solo violin and continuo. A recent CD issued by Cedille records (CDR 90000 114) and titled “A German Bouquet” is a sampling of some of these gems. Composers like Johann Schop, and Johann Philipp Krieger are found on this CD along with better-known composers like Dietrich Buxtehude and J.S.

Rachel Barton Pine performs flawlessly some very difficult music on an unaltered Baroque violin made by Nicola Gagliano, Italy, 1770. The continuo part (actually a viola da gamba and keyboard) are also well performed by John Mark Rozendaal playing viola da gamba made by William Turner, London, 1650, and David Schrader playing harpsichord made by William Martin, Bethlehem, PA, 1977 or positiv organ made by Gerrit Klop, Netherlands. Given that these instrument have different ranges of volume, the recording artist for this CD must be given credit for a difficult job recording these instruments...Additionally, the liner notes for Cedille’s CD are well researched and thoughtfully written. This CD is best listened to with a good glass of wine and a cozy chair after a stressful day.

more....


Review By Greg Cahill,Strings Magazine,February 2010

The works of lesser-known German Baroque composers—and a bit of Bach—are the order of the day for Trio Settecento: violinist Rachel Barton Pine, viola da gambist/cellist John Mark Rozendaal, and harpsichordist David Schrader (also playing positiv organ).

more....


Review By Peter Loewen,American Record Guide,January 2010

The quality of the music here is matched by the talent of the musicians. They cover the range of emotions required by each piece with incredible ease. The music allows Rachel Barton Pine’s virtuosity to shine most brightly, of course, but the cello or viol and keyboard playing is also at a very high level. In fact, I think the best moments occur when the string instruments form a partnership.

To read the complete review, please visit American Record Guide online.








 

Affiliates  |  Classical Points  |  Press Room  |  About Us  |  Contact Us  |  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy

ClassicsOnline Newsletter Archive

Monthly Features on ClassicsOnline

Why choose ClassicsOnline?
ClassicsOnline is your source for classical music new releases, rare catalog, historical recordings and exclusive bargains. Our vast classical music catalog has over 1 Million tracks from more than 50,000 albums available in DRM-free MP3 (320kbps) and FLAC (lossless format). More than 500 new albums are added each month, all of which are carefully indexed, and searchable by Composer, Artist, Work and Label. Membership is free, and registration includes 5 free tracks for download. Get a free track every week and gain access to exclusive classical deals when you subscribe to our newsletter. ClassicsOnline was honored in 2010 as the Best Classical Download Site by the MIDEM Classical Awards Jury.

Some titles may not be available in all countries because of possible copyright or licensing restrictions.

Copyright © 2013 Naxos Digital Services Ltd. All rights reserved.
Classicsonline.com – Your Classical Music Download Source
7:42:39 PM May-18-13  -211-