Nils Mönkemeyer's "Folia" is a captivating journey through the world of chamber music, released on Sony Classical in 2011. This album showcases Mönkemeyer's exceptional skill on the viola, accompanied by a chamber orchestra, in a collection of pieces that span from Baroque to Classical eras. The album opens with a lively "Premier Tambourin" from Symphonies de Noël, setting the stage for a diverse and engaging musical experience. Mönkemeyer's interpretation of Telemann's Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major is a highlight, demonstrating his technical prowess and musical sensitivity. The album also features a unique adaptation of Bach's Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, arranged for viola and chamber orchestra, showcasing Mönkemeyer's versatility and the rich, expressive capabilities of his instrument. With a duration of just under an hour, "Folia" is a concise yet satisfying exploration of the viola's range and Mönkemeyer's artistry.
Tracks
Premier Tambourin (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: I. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: III. AndanteGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Concerto for Viola, Strings and Continuo in G Major, TWV 51:G9: IV. PrestoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Ouverture (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Air pour un Nyais et une Nyaise (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Entrée de la folie (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
Sonata No. 12 in D minor/G minor "La Folia" (adapted for Viola & Strings)Arcangelo Corelli, Nils Mönkemeyer
Symphonies de Noël: AirMichel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, Arr. for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: I. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, Arr. for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: II. AdagioJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, BWV 1052, Arr. for Viola and Chamber Orchestra: III. AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Nils Mönkemeyer, Kammerakademie Potsdam
Air de Paysan et de Paysanne (from Symphonies de Noël)Michel Richard Delalande, Nils Mönkemeyer
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