A Courtly Garland for Baroque Trumpet - Robert Farley (trumpet), Orpheus Britannicus, Andrew Arthur (conductor) - Resonus Classics - RES10220

A Courtly Garland for Baroque Trumpet

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Robert Farley (Baroque trumpet)
Orpheus Britannicus
Andrew Arthur (director)


Period ensemble Orpheus Britannicus, with director Andrew Arthur, is joined by the renowned Baroque trumpeter Robert Farley for this fascinating album of works for the instrument.

Charting the rise of the trumpet within art music during the Baroque period and the growing virtuosic and melodic capabilities of its contemporary players, this thrilling programme tells of the coming of age of this exciting genre.

Album Booklet (PDF)

Tracklist

Gottfried Reiche (1667–1734)
1. ‘Abblasen’ in D for Solo Trumpet

Andrea Grossi (c. 1660–c. 1696)
2.–5. Sonata a 5 in D, Op. 3, No. 11

Giovanni Bonaventura Viviani (1638–c. 1693)
6.–10. Sonata No. 1 in C
for Trumpet and Organ

Gottfried Finger (c. 1655–1730)
11.–15. Sonata in C
for Trumpet, Violin and Continuo

Bernardo Pasquini (1637–1710)
16. Toccata for Solo Organ

Giovanni Bonaventura Viviani
17.–21. Sonata No. 2 in C
for Trumpet and Organ

Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713)
22.–26. Sonata a 4 in D

Girolamo Fantini (1600–1675)
27. Corrente detta dell’Elce

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber (1644–1704)
28. Sonata a 5, No. 10 in G minor

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer (c. 1620/3–1680)
29. Sonata a 5 in C

Girolamo Alessandro Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
30. Canzona Prima for Organ (1627)

Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675)
31. Sonata No. 1 in C for Trumpet and Organ
(detta del Colloreto)

Girolamo Alessandro Frescobaldi
32. Canzona Quarta for Organ (1627)

Girolamo Fantini
33. Sonata No. 2 in C for Trumpet and Organ
(detta del Gonzaga)

Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber
34. Sonata a 5, No. 4 in C

Girolamo Fantini
35. Balletto detto il Lunati

Giuseppe Torelli (1658–1709)
36.–38. Sonata in D (G.6)

'Incisive, rhythmically taut in fast movements, eloquently expressive in slow ones, Farley's artistry is perfectly complemented by the suave sophistication of Orpheus Britannicus'

- BBC Music Magazine

'Incisive, rhythmically taut in fast movements, eloquently expressive in slow ones, Farley's artistry is perfectly complemented by the suave sophistication of Orpheus Britannicus'
BBC Music Magazine

'[...] richly served by Farley, whose playing shows intelligence, incisive amber tone and, where required, lyrical poise [...] The single strings of Orpheus Britannicus are thin but elegant, lending the Biber rare gentleness'
Gramophone

'[Farley] is also a master of phrasing and dynamics, while introducing delicate ornaments and subtle trills as appropriate [...] This a lovely CD, thoughtfully programmed and beautifully executed.'
Early Music Review

'Orpheus Britannicus provide a wide range of accompaniment to Robert Farley’s bright baroque trumpet.'
Lark Reviews

'The CD is well recorded, in the sensible acoustic of the Chapel of Jesus College, Cambridge which gives an attractive bloom while retaining clarity. Robert Farley’s trumpet playing is most impressive.'
Andrew Benson-Wilson

'Everyone who likes music for trumpet should not miss this fine disc.'
MusicWeb International

© 2018 Resonus Limited
Ⓟ 2018 Resonus Limited
Catalogue No. RES10216
Producer: Andrew Arthur
Engineer & editor: Paul Crichton
Executive producer: Adam Binks
EAN: 5060262791271
Release date: 27 July 2018
Cover design: David Hughes (www.davidhughesdesign.co.uk)