LES BARICADES MISTÉRIEUSES: Chaconnes for Lute [CD de audio] Miguel Sedoura and Varios

In the 18th century, Paris got rid of the strict regime of the 'sun king' Louis XIV. All moral notions and laws associated with the years of his rule were abolished, much to the joy of Parisians, especially artists. Artists from all over Europa flocked to Paris to work under the benevolent rule of the Duke of Orleans. The 'French School' of music flourished and the star among composers at the time was François Couperin, the new cembalist at court. He composed in his 'Second Book for Cembalo' a Rondo with the mysterious title 'Mysterious Barricades', which was heavily based on the piece 'La Cascade' by Ennemond Gaultier. Both works have been brought together on this CD, and the close relationship between lute and cembalo in this stage of the Baroque becomes evident: both instruments are played with the fingers. And the great cembalo composers were always aware of the close relationship with the lute. Silvius Weiss, friend of JS Bach, was the greatest of all time. His works on this CD are a tribute to Couperin. More information - New recording from 2007 - Extensive text of the booklet Opinion Track list: 1. Chaconne in A major 2. Prelude in D major 3. Passacaglia in D major 4. Mysterious Barricades: Rondo in B flat major 5. Entrance in G major 6. Chaconne in G major 7. La Cascade: Chaconne in F major 8. Prelude in A minor 9. The Follies of Spain in A minor