"Renaissance & Baroque Reminiscences" by Chopin University Press, featuring Bartosz Jakubczak, is a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Renaissance and Baroque music, performed on the historic Wöckherl-Orgel 1642 in Vienna. This album, released on September 15, 2023, under the Chopin University Press label, offers a meticulously curated collection of 27 tracks spanning a little over an hour and eight minutes.
The album opens with Girolamo Frescobaldi's "Toccata quinta sopra i pedali per l'organo, e senza," setting the stage for a diverse exploration of works by composers such as Magdalena Białecka, Giovanni de Macque, and Giacomo Fogliano. A significant portion of the album is dedicated to the works of Johann Jakob Froberger, including his complete "Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“," showcasing Jakubczak's mastery and the organ's resonant capabilities.
The selection also includes pieces by contemporary composers like Piotr Tabakiernik and Marian Sawa, blending historical and modern compositions to create a unique listening experience. The album concludes with Johann Adam Reincken's "Toccata in G," leaving the audience with a sense of musical fulfillment.
"Renaissance & Baroque Reminiscences" is not just a compilation of tracks but a testament to the enduring beauty of early music, brought to life by Chopin University Press and Bartosz Jakubczak's exceptional artistry. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album promises an enriching and delightful auditory experience.
2023 Chopin University Press/Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina2023 Chopin University Press/Uniwersytet Muzyczny Fryderyka Chopina
Tracks
Girolamo Frescobaldi: Toccata quinta sopra i pedali per l’organo, e senzaGirolamo Frescobaldi, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Magdalena Białecka: ToccataMagdalena Białecka, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Giovanni de Macque: Seconde stravaganzeGiovanni de Macque, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Giacomo Fogliano: Ricerchare de Jacobo fogliano – RicercareGiacomo Fogliano, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Anonymous: Uppon la mi reAnonymus, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Tomasz Soczek: Carillon upon la mi reTomasz Soczek, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Prima partita from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Seconda partita from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Terza partita from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Quatra partita from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Quinta partita from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Sexta partita crommatica from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Courant sopra Maÿerin from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Double from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Saraband sopra Maÿerin from Partita „Auff die Maÿerin“, FbWV 606/606aJohann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Piotr Tabakiernik: Méditation faite sur la mort future de Maÿerin, la quelle se joüe (lentement) avec DiscretionPiotr Tabakiernik, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Anonymous: My Lady Carey's DompeAnonymus, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Fantasia II, FbWV 202Johann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Aldona Nawrocka: REminiSCENESAldona Nawrocka, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Caspar Kerll: Canzona IVJohann Caspar Kerll, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Jakob Froberger: Toccata IV, FbWV 104Johann Jakob Froberger, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johannes of Lublin Tablature: Jeszcze MarcinieJohannes de Lublin, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Marian Sawa: Dance No 2 from Three Dances in Old StyleMarian Sawa, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
John of Lublin Tabulature: Ad novem saltusJohannes de Lublin, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Marian Sawa: Dance No 3 from Three Dances in Old StyleMarian Sawa, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johannes of Lublin Tablature: Szewczyk idzie po ulicy szydełka noszącJohannes de Lublin, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
Johann Adam Reincken: Toccata in GJohann Adam Reincken, Chopin University Press, Bartosz Jakubczak
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