Ciaccona!

On this new CD from Glossa, Leila Shayegh and La Centifolia present a selection of chaconnas, some famous, some unknown. Find works here by Bertali, Purcell, Schmelzer, Matteis, Corelli or anonymous composers from the famous collection from the "Schrank no. 2" in Dresden. The climax and conclusion is the famous "Canon" (with "Gigue", which is usually neglected) by Johann Pachelbel, played with a liveliness and transparency that is rarely heard in this frequently played piece! "Stylish and joyful playing." Record Review "[Leila Schayegh's] playing throughout is stylish and dazzling. She achieves what in my experience is a very rare feat: playing fast in the high registers on the violin, baroque or otherwise, and maintaining a rounded sound, never straying into harshness or shrillness. Her five colleagues in La Centifolia [] are equally good." MusicWeb International - Recording of the Month, May 2023 The origin of the ciaccona isn't conclusively clear, but seems to point in the direction of South America, where it was said to have been wild, fast, cheerful and often sung. If this theory is correct, it was brought to Spain by the conquistadors at the latest in the 16th century, from where it spread east and northwards, through the whole of Europe. Nowadays, the repeated bass formula has circled the globe and can be found not only in the classical world, but has long since become a foundation of popular music. "At the heart of Ciaccona! and the ensemble La Centifolia lies the joy of playing, friendly competition and trial and error. There is nothing better than making music with friends who inspire each other and share a deep, mutual understanding. So, the idea grew, to combine these two beautiful elements and dedicate our first ensemble recording to the Ciaccona. I have had my musical wish list in my head for years, pieces I absolutely wanted to play and record one day. The great Ciacona by Bertali, Purcell's Sonata Op. 12 No. 6 and the Fantazia for three violins, the Matteis Ciaccona as well as the one by Vitalino. What could be more obvious than to complete the list with pieces that either can't be missing due to their fame, or should not be missing because of the lure of the unknown they add. The result is a recording that reflects my credo: enjoy the beauty that lies in change." Leila Schayegh

1: Three Parts Upon a Ground in D Major, Z731
2: Ciaccona a Tre
3: Ciaccona
4: Ciaccona
5: Ciaccona
6: Chiacona
7: Sonata in Three Parts, Op. 12, No. 6
8: Ricercata in C Major
9: Diverse Bizzarrie Sopra La Vecchia Sarabanda Ò Pur Ciaccona
10: Chacone
11: Ciaccona a Tre, Op. 7, No. 3
12: Alia Fantasia
13: Chaconne
14: Ciacona
15: Senza Titolo
16: Canon
17: Gigue

Composer: Giovanni Battista Vitali, Tarquinio Merula, Arcangelo Corelli, Henry Purcell, Nicola Matteis, the younger, Samuel Capricornus, Johann Pachelbel, Johann Heinrich Schmelzer, Antonio Bertali, Nicola Matteis, Tomaso Vitalino

Number of Discs: 1

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