Nils Mönkemeyer, a two-time ECHO Klassik award winner, presents his latest chamber music album, "Folia," released on January 17, 2011, under Sony Classical. This captivating collection showcases Mönkemeyer's exceptional skill on the viola, featuring a blend of classical masterpieces and lesser-known gems. The album opens with a selection of pieces from Michel Corrette's "Symphonies de Noël," offering a delightful mix of festive and pastoral themes. The centerpiece of the album is Georg Philipp Telemann's Concerto for Viola, Strings, and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9, a four-movement work that highlights Mönkemeyer's virtuosity and the ensemble's expressive playing. The album also includes a captivating adaptation of Johann Sebastian Bach's Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, arranged for viola and chamber orchestra, demonstrating Mönkemeyer's ability to breathe new life into familiar works. With a total duration of 59 minutes, "Folia" is a testament to Mönkemeyer's artistry and his commitment to expanding the viola's repertoire. The album has been praised by critics, with MDR Figaro hailing it as the latest work from a rising star in the classical music world.
(P) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
Premier Tambourin (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: I. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: III. AndanteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: IV. PrestoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Ouverture (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Air pour un Nyais et une Nyaise (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Entrée de la folie (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Sonata No. 12 in D minor/G minor "La Folia" (adapted for Viola & Strings)Arcangelo Corelli, Nils Mönkemeyer
Symphonies de Noël: AirMichel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, Arr. for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, Arr. for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, Arr. for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Air de Paysan et de Paysanne (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
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