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There is a lot going on in this compelling release by harpsichordist Jean Rondeau, and within the rubric proposed by the title, Melancholy Grace, are several different strands. First, Rondeau points to two conceptions of melancholy during the Renaissance; it may refer to musical representations of tears and weeping or the use of chromaticism. Each of these is realized with a different instrument, a 16th century Italian virginal for the weeping and a modern replica of a mighty 18th century instrument for the chromaticism. Further, Rondeau emphasizes the international nature of this melancholy musical strain in pieces from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and England; the source of it all, as the harpsichordist points out, was Dowland's song Flow, my tears. On digital versions, Rondeau places Dowland at the end as if to suggest an excavation that has reached its goal. On top of all this is the status of keyboard music as a virtuoso genre in the late Renaissance. There are brilliant pieces here by Bull, Frescobaldi, and the melodiously named Luzzasco Luzzaschi, contrasting beautifully with the quieter works. Rondeau heightens the effect of the whole by giving each piece a tuning that fits its musical structure rather than relying on equal temperament. Cumulatively, these musical decisions -- executed with flair and elegance -- result in a Renaissance keyboard album of rare power.
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Girolamo Frescobaldi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist - Laurencinius di Roma, Composer
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Luigi Rossi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Gregorio Strozzi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Giovanni Picchi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
John Bull, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
John Bull, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Anonymous, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Giovanni Picchi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Luzzasco Luzzaschi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Bernardo Storace, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Girolamo Frescobaldi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Girolamo Frescobaldi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Giovanni Picchi, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Antonio VALENTE, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Orlando Gibbons, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
John Dowland, Composer - Jean rondeau, Harpsichord, MainArtist
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
Album review
There is a lot going on in this compelling release by harpsichordist Jean Rondeau, and within the rubric proposed by the title, Melancholy Grace, are several different strands. First, Rondeau points to two conceptions of melancholy during the Renaissance; it may refer to musical representations of tears and weeping or the use of chromaticism. Each of these is realized with a different instrument, a 16th century Italian virginal for the weeping and a modern replica of a mighty 18th century instrument for the chromaticism. Further, Rondeau emphasizes the international nature of this melancholy musical strain in pieces from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and England; the source of it all, as the harpsichordist points out, was Dowland's song Flow, my tears. On digital versions, Rondeau places Dowland at the end as if to suggest an excavation that has reached its goal. On top of all this is the status of keyboard music as a virtuoso genre in the late Renaissance. There are brilliant pieces here by Bull, Frescobaldi, and the melodiously named Luzzasco Luzzaschi, contrasting beautifully with the quieter works. Rondeau heightens the effect of the whole by giving each piece a tuning that fits its musical structure rather than relying on equal temperament. Cumulatively, these musical decisions -- executed with flair and elegance -- result in a Renaissance keyboard album of rare power.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:18:33
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Jean Rondeau
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
A Warner Classics/Erato release, © 2021 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics/Erato release, ℗ 2021 Parlophone Records Limited
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