Among the composers that are in this selection, although all of them are now dismissed despite their success in their time, there are some that do not merite such a discredit, just to give some names, Kobelius, Bohm, Sweelink and Erlbach).
It is fascinating discovering a rare cd with uknown works composed by unknown composers, but at the same time is very sad. It is like fall in love and inmediatly been disapointed. The lost of music in early ages is very commom, quality and full aceptance do no prevent music from been forgot and then by misfortune, been lost. As examples, less than 10% of Erlebach's music survives, Yes!, more than 90% of his music was lost in a fire, the same as plenty of music of Xeixas that was lost during the Lisbon eartquake and fire of 1755. Just around 50% of Monteverdi's and Zelenka's music have survived. And for all the Bach's lovers, thay must know that about 100 of his cantatas are lost alongside other works.
Better enjoy what is left :)
Enjoy!!
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Thank for this post. It it excellent. Have you Bach and Telemann’s cantatas for Franz Virzthum, countertenor?. Thank.
ReplyDeletethank you for so many recent interesting works
ReplyDeleteMiguel. Im sorry, I do not have more cantatas with Franz Virzthum.
ReplyDeleteJuno Thanks for your answer. For me, Franz Vitzthum is the best countertenor. And I've heard many.
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup !
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