Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Baroque music with Alison Balsom's captivating album "Jubilo - Fasch, Corelli, Torelli & Bach." Released on November 4, 2016, under the Warner Classics label, this classical masterpiece spans a concise yet impactful 54 minutes, featuring 22 tracks that showcase Balsom's virtuosity on both the natural and modern trumpet.
The album is a seasonal Baroque repertoire inspired journey, blending the timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, Giuseppe Torelli, and Johann Friedrich Fasch. Balsom's collaboration with the esteemed Academy of Ancient Music and conductor Stephen Cleobury brings a rich, authentic sound to these historic pieces.
Highlights include the lively and intricate "Trumpet Concerto in D Major" by Fasch, the serene and contemplative "6 Schübler Chorales" by Bach, and the dynamic "Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto'" by Corelli. Balsom's arrangements, such as her rendition of Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," add a fresh perspective to these beloved classics.
"Jubilo" is a testament to Balsom's artistry and her ability to breathe new life into Baroque music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a delightful and engaging exploration of some of the most beautiful and enduring works of the Baroque era.
Fasch: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, FWV L:D1: I. AllegroJohann Friedrich Fasch, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Fasch: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, FWV L:D1: II. LargoJohann Friedrich Fasch, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Fasch: Trumpet Concerto in D Major, FWV L:D1: III. AllegroJohann Friedrich Fasch, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Bach, JS: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
Bach, JS: 6 Schübler Chorales: IV. Meine Seele erhebt den Herren ('My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord'), BWV 648Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
Torelli / Arr. Tarr: Sonata in D Major, G. 1: I. AndanteGiuseppe Torelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Torelli / Arr. Tarr: Sonata in D Major, G. 1: II. AllegroGiuseppe Torelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Torelli / Arr. Tarr: Sonata in D Major, G. 1: III. GraveGiuseppe Torelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Torelli / Arr. Tarr: Sonata in D Major, G. 1: IV. AllegroGiuseppe Torelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Bach, JS: 6 Schübler Chorales: III. Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten ('Who Allows God Alone to Rule Him'), BWV 647Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
Bach, JS: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Chorale. "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (Arr. Balsom for Trumpet, Choir and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom, Tom Etheridge, Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury
Bach, JS: 6 Schübler Chorales: II. Wo soll ich fliehen hin ('Whither Shall I Flee?'), BWV 646Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
Corelli / Arr. Wright: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': I. Vivace - Grave.Arcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Corelli / Arr. Wright: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': II. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Corelli / Arr. Wright: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': III. Adagio - AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Corelli / Arr. Wright: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': IV. VivaceArcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom
Corelli / Arr. Wright: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': V. AllegroArcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Corelli / Arr. Wright: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 'Christmas Concerto': VI. Largo. Pastorale ad libitumArcangelo Corelli, Alison Balsom, Pavlo Beznosiuk, Academy of Ancient Music
Bach, JS: 6 Schübler Chorales: V. Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ ('Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide'), BWV 649Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
Bach, JS: 6 Schübler Chorales: I. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme '(Wake, Awake for Night is Passing'), BWV 645Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
Bach, JS: 6 Schübler Chorales: VI. Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter auf Erden ('Come Thou, Jesu, from Heaven to Earth'), BWV 650Johann Sebastian Bach, Alison Balsom
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