Schenck: The Nymphs Of The Rhine Vol 2 / Les Voix Humaines

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
April 1, 2001
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      SCHENCK
    • PERFORMER
      Les, Voix Humaines
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 01, 2001
    • UPC
      636943441527
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8554415
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Chamber Music & Recitals
    Works ⌄

    1. Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    2. Allegro

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    3. Adagio con affetto

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    4. Allegro-Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    5. Aria Amoroso: Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    6. Adagio - Presto - Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    7. Allemanda

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    8. Corrente

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    9. Sarabanda: Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    10. Ciga

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    11. Rondeau

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    12. Gavotta

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    13. Menuet

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    14. Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    15. Aria: Allegro

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    16. Tempo di Sarabanda: Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    17. Giga

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    18. Bouree

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    19. Menuet

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    20. Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    21. Allemanda

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    22. Corrente

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    23. Sarabanda

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    24. Giga

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    25. Gavotta

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    26. Menuet

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    27. Allegro - Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    28. Aria: Allegro

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    29. Adagio

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    30. Ciacona

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    31. Allegro-Adagio-Allegro

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    32. Aria: Allegro

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    33. Corrente

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines

    34. Allegro - Presto

      Composer: Johannes Schenck

      Ensemble: Les Voix Humaines


This disc features the second half of the 12 sonatas (actually suites of dance movements) that make up The Nymphs of the Rhine Op. 8 by the fascinating 17th century Dutch-German composer Johannes Schenck. A master gambist, Schenck's absolute knowledge of the potential of the instrument is on full display in these superbly crafted, colorful works, and Susie Napper and Margaret Little, the players in Les Voix Humaines, possess superb skill and incisive musical instincts. The dialogue between the instruments seems effortless, allowing Schenck's cosmopolitan blend of musical languages to speak naturally. Just listen to the gentle weeping of the Menuet, or to the highly expressive Allegro "Aria" of the E minor sonata, with its delicately interlaced musings.

A real treat is the Rondeau of the C minor sonata--the opening eerily imitates the drone of a bagpipe (complete with the characteristic swell up to the first note), as the tune, reminiscent of a sober Breton folk song, dances on. Throughout this recording the musicians engage as much technical and interpretive facility as required to effectively capture the music's wide variety of manners and moods. Naxos' sound has a bit of a metallic edge, but is certainly full and clear. If you already have the excellent first volume of The Nymphs of the Rhine, then you'll surely want this one too. If not, then this is a fine introduction to some terrific music.
--David Preiser, ClassicsToday.com