Early Music - Paisible: Six Setts Of Airs / Musica Barocca

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
November 1, 2000
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      PAISIBLE
    • PERFORMER
      Musica Barocca
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 01, 2000
    • UPC
      747313504527
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8555045
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Prelude

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    2. II. Entree

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    3. III. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    4. IV. Rigadoon

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    5. V. Jigg

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    6. VI. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    7. I. Prelude

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    8. II. Allmand

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    9. III. March

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    10. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    11. V. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    12. VI. Sarabande

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    13. VII. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    14. I. Prelude

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    15. II. Corrant

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    16. III. Sarabande

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    17. IV. Boree

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    18. V. Scotch Aire

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    19. VI. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    20. I. Largo

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    21. II. Allmand

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    22. III. Aire

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    23. IV. Entree

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    24. V. Rondeau

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    25. VI. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    26. VII. Gavott

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    27. VIII. Aire

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    28. I. Prelude

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    29. II. Largo

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    30. III. Allegro

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    31. IV. Grave

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    32. V. March

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    33. VI. Hornpipe

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    34. I. Allmand

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    35. II. Allegro

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    36. III. March

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    37. IV. Minuet

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    38. V. Grave

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca

    39. VI. Gavott

      Composer: James Paisible

      Ensemble: Musica Barocca


Jacques Paisible (c. 1656-1721) seems to have had a real influence on musical life in London, even though his name is long forgotten. He spent about 40 years in the city and was a prolific composer of music for the theater. His main reputation as a performer was as a recorder virtuoso, and he published many works for the instrument in various combinations, including the Six Setts of Aires for two Flutes and a Bass performed here. Published in 1720, they provide good evidence for Paisible's talents both as a player and composer, which turns out to be craftsmanlike and idiomatic, with no virtuoso pretensions.

The English term "Sett" is analogous to the French "Suite", a form that included various traditional dance movements, and Paisible enhanced his minuets, sarabandes, and gavottes with an occasional rigadoon, march, or "Scotch Aire", spicing his lyrical melodic lines with an appealing sensuality. This music must have been perfect for theater intervals: it would offend no one, nor would it be too memorable to distract from the next scene.

The five members of Musica Barocca (recorders, viola da gamba, theorbo, harpsichord) all contribute excellent work here, making the most out of Paisible's pleasing melodies and sturdy, serviceable bass lines. The sound is ideal for these instruments--clear, warm, and detailed, with no dryness or harshness.

--David Preiser, ClassicsToday.com