Boismortier: The Court and the Village: Chamber Music

Joseph Bodin De Boismortier (1789-1755) was a highly successful French composer of instrumental and vocal music, the first independent composer without patron, publisher of his own works (which made him extremely wealthy). Boismortier's 'Flute Sonatas' are a harmonious blend of the French and Italian style, pleasing to the ear, light-footed and tuneful, aimed to entertain. This recording presents an attractive selection of chamber music, ranging from a 'Flute Sonata' and 'Gamba Sonata', through 'Duos for 2 Flutes' to a 'Trio Sonata' and a 'Concerto'. The Cappella Musicale Enrico Stuart includes flute, oboe, viola da gamba, recorder and basso continuo (harpsichord and theorbo). The ensemble takes its name from Enrico Stuart, Duke of York, who, exiled from England because of his Catholic faith, settled in Rome and became Bishop of Frascati, where he was known as a benefactor and patron of the arts.

1: I. Allegro
2: II. Largo
3: III. Allegro
4: I. Allegro
5: II. Adagio
6: III. Allegro
7: I. Allegro
8: II. Allegro
9: III. Adagio
10: IV. Allegro
11: I. Prélude
12: II. Allemande
13: III. Air
14: IV. Gavotte En Rondeau
15: V. Menuet
16: La Puce
17: I. Andante
18: II. Presto
19: III. Adagio
20: IV. Allegro
21: I. Prélude
22: II. Gigue
23: III. Rondeau I/II
24: IV. Branle
25: V. Rigaudon I/II
26: La Rustique
27: I. Allegro
28: II. Largo
29: III. Allegro
30: I. Rondement - II. Gaiment - III. Légèrement
31: IV. Doucement - V. Mouvement De Chaconne

Composer: Joseph Bodin De Boismortier

Number of Discs: 1

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