Chambonnières: Harpsichord Suites

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Composer: Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Artists: Franz Silvestri
Considered during his lifetime to be the greatest harpsichord player in France, Jacques Champion de Chambonnières followed in his father’s tradition to become the official harpsichordist and composer at the royal court, serving the King of France from the age of just 10. He was admired for his generosity in supporting budding composers (such as Louis Couperin), and was a keen advocate of innovation in harpsichord technology, acquiring a two-manual harpsichord as soon as they became available, and pioneering the new continuo style. Admired for his musicianship as much as his skills as a composer and performer, it is little wonder that he was also a prolific dancer - the Suites featured on this album follow the traditional structure of collections of dance movements, including lively gigues and slow sarabandes. His music reveals a very advanced technique for its time, with clear inspiration from contemporary composers such as Dowland, though Chambonnières never went on to explore the Prelude so popular of his protégés Louis Couperin and D’Anglebert.
This album - already released as part of the recent multi-CD boxset French Harpsichord Music - is one of a number of harpsichord music CDs released by Brilliant Classics over the past few years. Opening the door to the superb sounds of this golden age of French music-making, they represent an ideal opportunity to explore keyboard music from this time, discovering the talented musicians who preceded the greats of the next generation such as Couperin and D’Anglebert. Italian musician Franz Silvestri plays on a modern harpsichord by Andrea di Maio, carefully modelled after a Vaudy instrument from 1681.
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières (1601-1672) is called the father of the French harpsichord school. He was a keyboard player, composer and dancer, and held the prestigious post of Court Composer at the court of the King of France. His fame spread all over Europe, and he counted many composers as his pupils: the Couperin family, D’Angelbert, Froberger and many others. Being a professional dancer it is no wonder Chambonnières composed many suites of dance forms, such as the Allemande, Courante, Sarabande and Gigue, brilliantly written in elaborate style, making full use of the possibilities of the then newly invented 2-manual harpsichord. Played by Franz Silvestri plays a magnificent copy of a 1681 Vaudy harpsichord.
Recorded in Italy in 2015. Contains notes on the music and a biography of the artist in English and Italian.
Tracklist in comments
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Tracklist 00:00:00 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in C Major: I. Allemande “le moutier” 00:01:29 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in C Major: II. Allemande 00:04:54 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in C Major: III. Courante 00:05:58 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in C Major: IV. Autre courante 00:07:19 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in C Major: V. Sarabande 00:08:53 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in C Major: VI. Gigue “la verdinguette” 00:10:40 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Major: I. Allemande “la mignonne” 00:15:40 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Major: II. Courante 00:16:54 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Major: III. Sarabande 00:18:43 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Major: IV. Gigue 00:20:12 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Minor: I. Allemande 00:22:44 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Minor: II. Courante 00:24:02 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Minor: III. Sarabande 00:26:11 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in D Minor: IV. Pavanne 00:30:39 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in F Major: I. Allemande 00:34:40 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in F Major: II. Courante 00:35:52 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in F Major: III. Sarabande 00:38:15 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in F Major: IV. Chaconne 00:41:48 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in F Major: V. Brusque 00:43:38 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Major: I. Allemande 00:48:49 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Major: II. Courante 00:50:45 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Major: III. Sarabande 00:53:13 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Major: IV. Menuet 00:54:27 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Major: V. Chaconne 00:55:52 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Minor: I. Allemande “l’affligée” 00:59:57 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Minor: II. Courante 01:01:41 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Minor: III. Sarabande 01:03:32 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Minor: IV. Pavanne “l’entretien des dieux” 01:07:27 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in G Minor: V. Gigue 01:09:25 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in B-Flat Major: I. Allemande 01:14:06 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in B-Flat Major: II. Courante 01:15:22 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in B-Flat Major: III. Sarabande 01:17:29 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in B-Flat Major: IV. Gaillarde 01:19:01 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in A Minor: I. Allemande “la rare” 01:21:27 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in A Minor: II. Courante 01:23:08 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in A Minor: III. Sarabande 01:25:20 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in A Minor: IV. Drollerie 01:26:38 Jacques Champion de Chambonnières: Suite in A Minor: V. Gigue

[@philippefritsch1892]

Tout est beau : la musique de Chambonnnières évidemment et aussi, l'interprétation et l'instrument.

[@paul21353]

What is so wonderful about this music is how the bass always speaks and sings. It is never just an accompaniment. In this aspect it is like Bach's music.

[@michaeldavidrubin8823]

Embarrassed to report once more my previous ignorance of an impressive, & important, composer. More thanks to BC for their brilliant gifts. This performance sounds to my ear both delightful, in an extroverted way, & deeply felt. Silvestri seems to have captured Chambonnières' full range of expression, ably supported by the specific sound of this "authentic" harpsichord. Very, very enjoyable.

[@raideduela]

I also didnt know about him when I was 5 year's ols

[@임기택-x2y]

Beauty of harpsichord voice is well expressed by both the composer and the performer. I 💘 this music.

[@gtuneit]

Microphone placement is excellent here too. The instrument has great presence.

[@notaire2]

Brillante und wunderschöne Interpretation dieser selten aufgeführten doch fein komponierten Tastensuiten im eleganten Tempo mit glänzendem doch gut artikuliertem Anschlag und perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Französische Musik vor der Revolution ist wahrlich schön und immer inspirierend. Danke fürs wertvolle Aufnahme wie immer!

[@ignaciofernandez5876]

Música elegante, inspirada, un refinamiento característico del autor, del ambiente musical reinante en la Corte Francesa que tiene como punto de encuentro Versalles. El sonido del clavecín tiene algo especial, la música escrita para este instrumento en su momento debe ser interpretada a poder ser en ese instrumento precisamente sin detrimento del piano en absoluto. Muy buena interpretación.

[@ignaciofernandez5876]

Música elegante, armoniosa; el clavecin emite una sonoridad fantástica, la interpretacion es innegablemente muy buena, el intérprete está rrealmente identificado con la técnica de la época y su sentir

[@tomfurgas2844]

Would be great if some day Brilliant releases his complete harpsichord music. But this fine selection will do until then. Elegant and refined. Very beautiful. I love all harpsichord music but this composer (the founder of the French clavecin school) is exceptional.

[@fuadjada4155]

Five Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This composer is underrated. Royal Music! 🎶

[@aboramusic3341]

🌷🌷💐🌷🌷Brillliant classic.

[@dianegam2295]

merci de me faire découvrir ce compositeur!

[@chenharry4848]

👍👍🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏 Lovely French high Baroque 🎵🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stephenrhodes6660]

Best I could find. Now somebody do the arithmetic for the cumulative track points: Track Listing - Disc 1 Sample Title/Composer Performer Time Stream Suite in C 1 Allemande 'Le Moutier' Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:29 Amazon 2 Allemande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 03:25 Amazon 3 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:03 Amazon 4 Autre Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:20 Amazon 5 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:34 Amazon 6 Gigue 'La Verdinguette' Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:46 Amazon Suite in D 7 Allemande 'La Mignonne' Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 05:00 Amazon 8 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:14 Amazon 9 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:48 Amazon 10 Gigue Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:29 Amazon Suite in D minor 11 Allemande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:32 Amazon 12 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:17 Amazon 13 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:09 Amazon 14 Pavanne Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 04:28 Amazon Suite in F 15 Allemande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 04:00 Amazon 16 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:11 Amazon 17 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:23 Amazon 18 Chaconne Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 03:33 Amazon 19 Brusque Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:50 Amazon Track Listing - Disc 2 Sample Title/Composer Performer Time Stream Suite in G 1 Allemande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 05:11 Amazon 2 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:55 Amazon 3 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:27 Amazon 4 Menuet Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:14 Amazon 5 Chaconne Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:25 Amazon Suite in G minor 6 Allemande 'L' Affligée' Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 04:05 Amazon 7 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:43 Amazon 8 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:50 Amazon 9 Pavanne 'L' Entretien des dieux' Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 03:54 Amazon 10 Gigue Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:58 Amazon Suite in B flat 11 Allemande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 04:41 Amazon 12 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:16 Amazon 13 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:06 Amazon 14 Gaillarde Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:31 Amazon Suite in A minor 15 Allemande 'La Rare' Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:26 Amazon 16 Courante Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:40 Amazon 17 Sarabande Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 02:12 Amazon 18 Drollerie Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:18 Amazon 19 Gigue Jacques Champion Chambonnières Franz Silvestri 01:46 Amazon

[@donzine12]

pure poetry for the ears... 🌹

[@marioescudero7103]

Gracias

[@mace2017]

Thank you for this underrated beauty!!

[@fuadjada4155]

Yes, underrated beauty!

[@thomasc390]

Thank you!

[@marcus8258]

Beautiful music and performance. Thank you!

[@HarpsichordVinylGallery]

Very nice and better than the tracks that were accessible by Topic. A tracklisting with timer would be a great idea indeed.

[@thomasdoughton4813]

Wonderful, thanks for this lush work

[@Thinkdragon1982]

We are here!

[@litoboy5]

great

[@tijsg3559]

LOvely!

[@annalisamandell3581]

We’re feeling fancy and pretty tonight…✨

[@sdorr]

..,..a lovely collection! Please consider adding timings, etc...

[@BrilliantClassics]

Hi! We added the tracklist and timings in the comment.

[@asuncionguerra6870]

i like it i listen version by super guitarrist safic aisha in guitar and more thanks

[@michaeldavidrubin8823]

Any word on the fine portrait (Louis XIII, I believe)?

[@BrilliantClassics]

You're right! The portrait is called "Portrait of Louis XIII of France" (c.1622-1625) by Peter Paul Rubens

[@michaeldavidrubin8823]

@@BrilliantClassics Thank you. Given my almost-namesake, I should have known? :)

[@studentofcounterpoint]

42:08 seems familiar, I am pretty sure I have heard this theme elsewhere

[@pepep5054]

Tracklist??

[@BrilliantClassics]

Hi! We added the tracklist in the comments, sorry for the inconvenience.

[@mogalelebethe6082]

24:09 😭

[@Denkendurchdenken]

Portrait of Louis XIII of France by Rubens

[@ignaciofernandez5876]

os anuncios carecen de interés.

[@ignaciofernandez5876]

Las interrupciones por anuncos resultan odiosas.