Embark on a captivating exploration of Baroque music with Lucie Horsch, a renowned recorder player, as she presents her album "Baroque Journey." Released on February 22, 2019, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a testament to Horsch's virtuosity and her deep connection with the recorder, an instrument that shines throughout the collection.
"Baroque Journey" is a meticulously curated selection of pieces that span the Baroque era, showcasing the versatility and expressive range of the recorder. The album features works by renowned composers such as Bach, Handel, and Purcell, performed with Horsch's signature elegance and precision. From the lively and intricate "Badinerie" from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2 to the hauntingly beautiful "Dido's Lament" from Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas," each track offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Baroque music.
The album's duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes ensures a comprehensive journey through the era, with each piece carefully chosen to highlight the recorder's capabilities. Horsch's arrangements, such as those for recorder and lute, add a fresh perspective to familiar works, while her performances on tracks like the Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R, demonstrate her ability to adapt and excel on different instruments.
"Baroque Journey" is not just a collection of songs; it's a celebration of the recorder and its place in Baroque music. Lucie Horsch's mastery and passion for the instrument are evident in every note, making this album a delightful experience for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and those new to the genre.
Tracks
Der Fluyten Lust-Hof: 130. LavoletteJacob van Eyck, Lucie Horsch
Solomon HWV 67 / Act 3: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Arr. Recorders & Orchestra)George Frideric Handel, Lucie Horsch, Charlotte Barbour-Condini, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R: 1. Allegro (Performed on Recorder)Johann Sebastian Bach, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R: 2. Adagio (Performed on Recorder)Johann Sebastian Bach, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, BWV 1059R: 3. Presto (Performed on Recorder)Johann Sebastian Bach, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244 / Zweiter Teil: 39. "Erbarme dich" (Performed on Recorder)Johann Sebastian Bach, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor, BWV 1067: 7. Badinerie (Performed on Recorder)Johann Sebastian Bach, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Sonate concertate in stil moderno à 2 e 3 voci, Libro primo: Sonata seconda (Arr. Recorder & Lute)Dario Castello, Lucie Horsch, Thomas Dunford
Recorder Concerto in F Major: 1. AllegroGiuseppe Sammartini, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Recorder Concerto in F Major: 2. SicilianoGiuseppe Sammartini, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Recorder Concerto in F Major: 3. Allegro assaiGiuseppe Sammartini, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Couplets de folies (Arr. Horsch for Recorder & Lute)Marin Marais, Lucie Horsch, Thomas Dunford
Pièces de clavecin - Troisième livre / 14e ordre: Le rossignol-en-amour (Arr. Recorder & Lute)François Couperin, Lucie Horsch, Thomas Dunford
Recorder Concerto in C Major, Op. 17, No. 1: 1. GaiementJacques-Christoph Naudot, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Recorder Concerto in C Major, Op. 17, No. 1: 2. LentementJacques-Christoph Naudot, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Recorder Concerto in C Major, Op. 17, No. 1: 3. LégèrementJacques-Christoph Naudot, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Divisions on a GroundThomas Tollett, Lucie Horsch, Charlotte Barbour-Condini
Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626 / Act 3: "When I am laid in earth" (Dido's Lament) (Performed on Recorder)Henry Purcell, Lucie Horsch, Academy of Ancient Music, Bojan Čičić
Der Fluyten Lust-Hof: 27. Engels nachtegaeltjeJacob van Eyck, Lucie Horsch
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