Michael Schneider's "French Recorder Music, Vol. 1" is a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of French Baroque music, released on Capriccio in 2010. This chamber music album spans a little over an hour and thirteen minutes, offering a diverse collection of pieces that showcase Schneider's virtuosity on the recorder.
The album features a mix of suites, preludes, and sonatas, including works from François Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and Marin Marais, among others. Schneider's interpretations bring a fresh perspective to these timeless compositions, highlighting the intricate melodies and harmonies that define the French Baroque style.
From the lively "Prelude in D Major" to the intricate "Suite No. 5 in F Major" and the hauntingly beautiful "Pieces de clavecin" arrangements, each track is a testament to Schneider's technical skill and musical sensitivity. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "La linote-efarouchee" from Rameau's "Pieces de clavecin, Book 3," adding a layer of depth and discovery for both seasoned listeners and newcomers to the genre.
Schneider's ability to convey the essence of each piece, whether it's the elegance of a sarabande or the vivacity of a gigue, makes this album a standout in the world of Baroque music. "French Recorder Music, Vol. 1" is not just a collection of tracks but a carefully curated exploration of the recorder's versatility and the enduring appeal of French Baroque music.
(C) 2010 Capriccio(P) 2010 Capriccio
Tracks
Prelude in D MajorJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: I. PreludeJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: II. Allemande La RoyalleJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: III. Rondeau Le Duc d' OrleansJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: IV. Sarabande La d' ArmagnacJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: V. Gavotte La MeudonJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: VI. Menuet Le Comte de Brione - 2e MenuetJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite in D Major, Op. 2, No. 1: VII. Gigue La FolichonJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling
Suite No. 5 in F Major: I. OuvertureCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 5 in F Major: II. AllemandeCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 5 in F Major: III. CouranteCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 5 in F Major: IV. SarabandeCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 5 in F Major: V. GavotteCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 5 in F Major: VI. Menuet en rondeauCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 5 in F Major: VII. GigueCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Prelude in D Minor: I. RondementJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Prelude in D Minor: II. GayJacques Hotteterre, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Recorder Sonata in D Minor: I. LentementAnne Danican Philidor, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Recorder Sonata in D Minor: II. FugueAnne Danican Philidor, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Recorder Sonata in D Minor: III. CouranteAnne Danican Philidor, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Recorder Sonata in D Minor: IV. Les note egale et detachezAnne Danican Philidor, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Recorder Sonata in D Minor: V. FugueAnne Danican Philidor, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: I. OuvertureCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: II. AllemandeCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: III. CouranteCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: IV. SarabandeCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: V. GavotteCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: VI. Menuet serieuxCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Suite No. 3 in B Minor: VII. GigueCharles Dieupart, Sabine Bauer
Pieces de clavecin, Book 2: 10th Ordre in D Major-Minor: L'amazone (Arr. For chamber ensemble)François Couperin, Michael Schneider, Yasunori Imamura, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Pieces de clavecin, Book 2, 9th Ordre in A Major - Minor: Pieces de clavecin, Book 2: 9th Ordre in A Major-Minor: Menuet (Arr. For chamber ensemble)François Couperin, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Pieces de clavecin, Book 3: 14th Ordre in D Major-Minor: La linote-efarouchee (Arr. For chamber ensemble)François Couperin, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: I. OuvertureCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: II. AllemandeCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: III. CouranteCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: IV. SarabandeCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: V. GavotteCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: VI. MenuetCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
6 Suittes de clavessin, Suite No. 1 in A Major: VII. GigueCharles Dieupart, Michael Schneider, Rainer Zipperling, Sabine Bauer
Vinylscout