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Protegee of the Sun King

Azema; Fitch; Hershey; Knutson; Lion; Maiben; Mealy; Monahan; Sykes (Performer), Jacquet De La Guerre Elisabet (Composer) | Format: Audio CD
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Disc: 1
1. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Prélude
2. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Allemande
3. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Courante
4. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): 2e Courante
5. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Sarabande
6. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Gigue
7. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Cannaris
8. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Chaconne l'Inconstante
9. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1687): Menuet
10. Mardrigal a mademoiselle de la Guerre: Ces Luths mystérieux
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Disc: 2
1. Cephale et Procris, opera: Air
2. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): La Flamande
3. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Double (de la Flamande)
4. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Courante
5. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Double (de la Courante)
6. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Sarabande
7. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Gigue
8. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Double (de la Gigue)
9. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): 2e Gigue
10. Suite in D minor (from PiÃ..ces de Clavecin, 1707): Rigaudon
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Rendering of a Rediscovered Woman Composer Mar 31 2006
By Barbara Cobb - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
The excellent artistry of Frances Fitch and Friends brings a sense of what it might have been like at the court of Louis XIV, when the extravagant king treated his guests, wandering the elaborate gardens of Versailles, to the best music of 17th century France. This wonderful 2-disk set focuses on the music of a woman who was a prodigy in her day - a harpsichordist and composer who thrilled her audiences - Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre. At the age of only 13, she was described as the "marvel of our century." Louis XIV made her his protégée, and assured that she could continue her artistry. The deliberate exclusion of almost all female artists and composers in subsequent centuries is a mystery to me. It is wonderful that Fitch and other musicians are rightfully bringing her back to our musical heritage. The performances are impeccable, and the audio quality is excellent and rich.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Protegee of the Sun King Feb 2 2008
By C. C. Schoenebeck - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
The music on this disc is subtle and exquisite. The harpsichord playing flows gracefully; for me, it lingers in my mind, even after the music stops. I have a dear friend who is confined to a wheelchair, unable to move. He is just "waiting." He often requests this music, because it gives him the images of stars in the night sky. In his mind's eye, the intensity of light rises and falls with the melody and overtones of the harpsichord. He feels that the instrument sprinkles stars, and each star sings. My friend's description is the best review I can think of...
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Blissful listening Feb 28 2008
By Tom - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
If you love Baroque music this is a CD that will deepen your appreciation of it and lead to many hours of blissful listening. You will also learn that Jacquet de la Guerre is one of many female composers throughout history who have been overlooked, forgotten and underappreciated. My favorite pieces are the cantatas. The soprano soars on the sacred cantata Ester. On the secular cantata, Le Sommeil d'Ulisse,the violin, flute, harpsichord and voice weave together in beautiful harmony. The harpsichord playing is amazing. On each listen, there is so much more to discover. Frances Fitch and friends bring de la Guerre's music back to life so that we may enjoy it in the 21st century and go off the beaten path to appreciate a lesser known but worthy composer. The few spoken word tracks on these 2 CDs includes letters from de la Guerre in French with English translation in the liner notes, which adds to the feeling of immersion in a different time and place.

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