Mattheson:12 Suites For Harpsichord

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Brilliant Classics
Release Date
June 22, 2018
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MATTHESON, JOHANN
    • PERFORMER
      Alessandro Simonetto
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      June 22, 2018
    • UPC
      5028421955889
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BRI95588
    • LABEL
      Brilliant Classics
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    2. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    3. III. Courante - Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    4. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    5. V. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    6. I. Tocatine

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    7. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    8. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    9. IV. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    10. V. Air

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    11. I. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    12. II. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    13. III. Sarabande - Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    14. IV. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    15. I. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    16. II. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    17. III. Courante a la Francoise

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    18. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    19. V. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    20. VI. Menuet

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    21. I. Fantasie

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    22. II. Allemande - Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    23. III. Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    24. IV. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    25. V. Air

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    26. VI. Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    27. VII. Second Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    28. VIII. Menuet

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    29. I. Fantasie

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    30. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    31. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    32. IV. Air - Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    33. V. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    34. VI. Menuet

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    35. I. Prelude

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    36. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    37. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    38. IV. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    39. V. Menuet

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    40. I. Allemande - II. Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    41. III. Courante - IV. Double

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    42. V. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    43. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    44. I. Boutade

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    45. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    46. III. Courante I

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    47. III. Courante II

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    48. IV. Air - Lentement

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    49. V. Loure

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    50. VI. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    51. I. Symphonie

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    52. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    53. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    54. IV. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    55. V. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    56. I. Fugue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    57. II. Ouverture

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    58. III. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    59. IV. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    60. V. Sarabande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    61. VI. Menuet

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    62. I. Ouverture

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    63. II. Allemande

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    64. III. Courante

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    65. IV. Sarabande - V. Double I - VI. Double II - VII. Double III

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    66. VIII. Gigue

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    67. IX. Menuet I

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto

    68. X. Menuet II

      Composer: Johann Mattheson

      Performer: Alessandro Simonetto


Better known now as a hugely influential theorist and codifier of the principles and performance practice of Baroque music, Johann Mattheson (1681-1764) was not just a scholar but a highly accomplished composer. This album of 12 harpsichord suites offers ample evidence of his creative gifts. The suites were published in two volumes in London in 1714. When Handel heard of this publication, he sent for a copy and in his own words, 'without hesitation, played it through': no mean compliment! Doubtless Handel recognized a kindred spirit. Mattheson's own style is genial and fluent, tending towards the more audience-pleasing character of Handel's suites rather than the more rigorous keyboard music of Bach. These suites also have their light-hearted and humorous moments, qualities which characterize many of Telemann's instrumental works: indeed it's notable how free Mattheson's music is from the pedantic and academic character of at least some of his writing. Several suites open with a prelude of showy, toccata-like character before the standard Baroque sequence of dance movements such as vigorous and syncopated gigues and gentle sarabandes. The last three suites are the grandest of the twelve, opening with spacious Overtures or in the case of No.10 a symphony, rejoicing in both counterpoint and a sense of high ceremony. Within the 12th are embedded adaptations of three pieces by Mattheson's contemporary Georg Ludwig Böhm: a stylish example of the borrowing that was common practice at the time.