Dive into the rich, baroque world of Johann Gottlieb Graun with this exquisite collection of concertante music featuring the viola da gamba. Released in 1998, this album showcases Graun's mastery of the viola da gamba, an instrument he championed and composed extensively for. The ensemble, led by the renowned Christophe Coin, includes Vittorio Ghielmi and Gilles Colliard, all members of the esteemed Ensemble Baroque de Limoges, ensuring an authentic and captivating performance.
The album spans a variety of compositions, including concertos and trios, each piece a testament to Graun's compositional skill and the expressive power of the viola da gamba. The concertos, such as the Concerto a violono e viola da gamba in C Minor and the Concerto per la viola da gamba in A Minor, highlight the instrument's versatility and depth. The trios, like the Trio a due viola da gamba e basso in G Major, offer a more intimate sound, showcasing the delicate interplay between the instruments.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a comprehensive exploration of Graun's works for the viola da gamba, providing both connoisseurs and newcomers to baroque music with a rich and rewarding listening experience. The performances are marked by their clarity, precision, and a deep understanding of the baroque style, making this album a standout in the genre. Whether you're familiar with Graun's music or discovering it for the first time, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Concerto a violono e viola da gamba in C Minor, GraunWV A:XIII:3: I. Allegro con spiritoJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gilles Colliard
Concerto a violono e viola da gamba in C Minor, GraunWV A:XIII:3: II. Adagio con sordiniJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gilles Colliard
Concerto a violono e viola da gamba in C Minor, GraunWV A:XIII:3: III. AllegroJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gilles Colliard
Trio a due viola da gamba e basso in G Major: I. Adagio (andante)Johann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Vittorio Ghielmi, Bruno Cocset, Willem Jansen
Trio a due viola da gamba e basso in G Major: II. AllegroJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Vittorio Ghielmi, Bruno Cocset, Willem Jansen
Trio a due viola da gamba e basso in G Major: III. AllegroJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Vittorio Ghielmi, Bruno Cocset, Willem Jansen
Concerto per la viola da gamba in A Minor, GraunWV A:XIII:14: I. Allegro moderatoJohann Gottlieb Graun, Vittorio Ghielmi, Christophe Coin, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges
Concerto per la viola da gamba in A Minor, GraunWV A:XIII:14: II. AriosoJohann Gottlieb Graun, Vittorio Ghielmi, Christophe Coin, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges
Concerto per la viola da gamba in A Minor, GraunWV A:XIII:14: III. AllegroJohann Gottlieb Graun, Vittorio Ghielmi, Christophe Coin, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges
Sonate a tre, violono ovvero viola da gamba, violono quinto accordio e basso cembalo in A Major: I. AdagioJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gilles Colliard, Bruno Cocset, Willem Jansen
Sonate a tre, violono ovvero viola da gamba, violono quinto accordio e basso cembalo in A Major: II. AllegroJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gilles Colliard, Bruno Cocset, Willem Jansen
Sonate a tre, violono ovvero viola da gamba, violono quinto accordio e basso cembalo in A Major: III. AllegroJohann Gottlieb Graun, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin, Gilles Colliard, Bruno Cocset, Willem Jansen
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