Rachel Podger, Jonathan Manson, Trevor Pinnock – Rameau: Pieces de Clavecin en Concerts (2003)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 66:53 | 465 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Channel Classics | Catalog: CCS SA 19002
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 66:53 | 465 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Channel Classics | Catalog: CCS SA 19002
The authority on Rameau in the Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians spent a lot of words on these pieces. All YOU have to know is that the usual "continuo" situation of the bass instrument playing the same notes as those found under the harpsichordist's left hand is not present here. This is not a suite with violin on top and bass viol for continuo - but "concerted" harpsichord pieces with the help of a violin and a bass viol. The first and last suites are my favorites, but if you think you like French baroque music, you will thoroughly enjoy the whole disc.