Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of early 17th-century keyboard music with Corina Marti's captivating album, "Sea Interludes: Keyboard Music from Baltic Tablatures around 1600." This exquisite collection, released on October 10, 2024, by DUX Recording Producers, offers a unique journey through the musical landscapes of the Baltic region, as captured in historical tablatures.
Corina Marti, a renowned interpreter of early music, brings to life a diverse array of pieces, ranging from intricate fantasias and fugues to lively dances and sacred works. The album's 40 tracks, spanning a total of 83 minutes, showcase the rich tapestry of musical styles and influences that flourished in the Baltic area during this period.
The album is a testament to Marti's exceptional artistry and her deep understanding of historical performance practices. Her nuanced interpretations and technical virtuosity breathe new life into these centuries-old compositions, offering a fresh perspective on this often-overlooked repertoire.
"Sea Interludes" is not just a collection of beautiful music; it's also a fascinating exploration of the cultural and historical context in which these pieces were created. The album includes works by lesser-known composers, as well as pieces attributed to the more famous Hans Leo Hassler, providing a comprehensive overview of the musical landscape of the time.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a curious newcomer, this album is sure to delight and inspire. So, sit back, relax, and let Corina Marti's masterful performances transport you to a bygone era of musical splendor.
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Tracks
Suite I: Phanthasia primi toni (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 2-3)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Fuga A Quatuor (LT-Va F15-284, f. 94v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Chorea (LT-Va F15-284, f. 105r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Ein guter Tantz – Proportion (D-Z Ms. mus. 100.6, f. 2v–3r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Phanthasia quinti toni (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 16–17)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Padvan (LT-Va F15-284, f. 22r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Fuga a4 (LT-Va F15-284, f. 22v–23r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite I: Polnischer Tantz – Proportion (D-Z Ms. mus. 100.6, f. 5v–6r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Phanthasia octavi toni (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 28–29)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Canzon (LT-Va F15-284, f. 60v–61r)Hans Leo Hassler, Corina Marti
Suite II: Cla[u]sula in G (LT-Va F15-284, f. 5r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Junckfraw [dein schöne Gstalt] (Hans Leo Hassler, *1564; †1612, LT-Va F15-284, f. 10r)Hans Leo Hassler, Corina Marti
Suite II: Praeambulum (LT-Va F15-284, f. 8r)Petrus de Drusina, Corina Marti
Suite II: Omnes gentes plaudite [manibus] (LT-Va F15-284, f. 56r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Ein kurtz Schlesisch Dentzlein – Proportio (Ammerbach 1583, p. 187–188)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Polnischer Tantz – Proporz (PL-Kj Mus. ms. 40115, f. 23v–24r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Alia phanthasia primi toni (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 4–5)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite II: Ein Pollnisch [Tantz] – Proportio (A-Wn Ms. mus. 18491, f. 40v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Phanthasia secundi toni (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 6–7)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Ein Feiner Polnischer Tantz – Der Sprungkh drauff (PL-Kj Mus. Ms. 40089, f. 90r–91r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Deus in adjutorium meum intende (LT-Va F15-284, f. 3v–4r)Petrus de Drusina, Corina Marti
Suite III: Tantz (LT-Va F15-284, f. 103v–104r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Aria polonica – Tanec (PL-Kj Mus. ms. 40147, f. 146v–147r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Tuniec – Polonica (PL-Kj Mus. ms. 40147, f. 147v–148r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Hertzlich thut mich erfrewen (LT-Va F15-284, f. 9v–10r)Jacob Regnart, Corina Marti
Suite III: Vulnerasti cor meum (LT-Va F15-284, f. 26v–27r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite III: Tantz (LT-Va F15-284, f. 2r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Alia toni tertii phanthasia (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 12-13)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Ardant (LT-Va F15-284, f. 5v-6r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Polnischer Tantz (PL-Kj Mus. Ms. 40089, f. 91v-92r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: In Domino laudabitur anima mea (LT-Va F15-284, f. 109v-110r)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Tantz (LT-Va F15-284, f. 95v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Saltus (LT-Va F15-284, f. 96v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Passomecz (LT-Va F15-284, f. 98v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Chiara e lucente stella (LT-Va F15-284, f. 63v)Hans Leo Hassler, Corina Marti
Suite IV: Tantz (LT-Va F15-284, f. 103v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Conclusion: Alia phantasia sexti toni (PL-GDap 300. R Vv, 123, p. 22 )Unknown, Corina Marti
Conclusion: Chorea (LT-Va F15-284, f. 103v)Unknown, Corina Marti
Conclusion: Fuga francese (LT-Va F15-284, f. 59v-60r)Giovanni Gabrieli, Corina Marti
Conclusion: Ein Preußnischer Tantz – Der Sprungkh drauff (PL-Kj Mus. Ms. 40089, f. 90v-92r)Unknown, Corina Marti