Scott Ross, Frescobaldi Toccatas & Dances

[@richardcleveland8549]

Listened to these again with pleasure, and with more appreciation for their gentle and contemplative nature; very soothing in the Plague Year . . . and, as always, with gratitude for the genius that was Scott Ross.

[@excelsior999]

Well said

[@richardcleveland8549]

@@excelsior999 Thanks . . . his death was a tragedy for the musical world and for non-musicians like me who merely listen to his work.

[@tepmich]

This Music is permeating the soul and bringing deep peace to the whole human being !!! Many thanks to Scott Ross !!! Tepper Michael.

[@jackymartin5167]

Thank God for the Assas (neAr Montpellier, France) harpsichord, a work of art in itself and a national treasure -such beautiful sound!

[@excelsior999]

Scott Ross said that he used a variety of harpsichords during his recording of all the Scarlatti keyboard sonatas in order to avoid a "monotony" of sound. Since he lived in France for awhile (near Montpelier?) I wonder if he used the Assas. Would you happen to know?

[@jackymartin5167]

@@excelsior999 he did extensively. I heard him play the Assas harpsichord in and outside concerts that he gave in the castle church. From what I heard him say this instrument had his preference. I can understand why because the sound is both profound and elegant.

[@nicholasbarnhart]

This is awesome, thank you for uploading. I had no idea he recorded this.

[@harpsichordval4614]

You are always welcome. Nicholas !

[@adamslowikowski3085]

An amazing harpsichord player. Thank you so much for uploading this for the musical pleasure this brings to me.

[@franciscosoule3385]

Desde la adolescencia escuché éste músico y me encantó ahora veo por qué, hermosa y bella música poco conocida.

[@MrGer2295]

BEAUTIFUL ! THANK YOU FOR POSTING ☺💓😊💚

[@Xs02]

Obras musicais raras... século XVll música barroca antiga! Muito linda!

[@carmeloserafin5101]

La musica che ancora non osa dichiararsi e resta un Fiore....della sua primavera creativa. Esecuzione...timbrica commovente,...dove le note declinano il celeste privilegio di Girolamo di creare luoghi invalicabili se non si diventa complici del suo Ricercare cupole eterne...ignoravo questo Magnifico Musico. Che scoperta! Grazie

[@snowcarriagechengcheng-hun3454]

Thanks for uploading!

[@markplescia4256]

The

[@bifeldman]

Music for princes.

[@excelsior999]

Many princes would not be worthy of such a gift.

[@曲をアップするネズミ]

9:05 14:44 19:10

[@jiyujizai]

💚😊💛😔💚

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Why Wanda Landoswka didn't recorded this?

[@rufuscoppertop330]

He's very good but Marco Mencoboni and Sergio Vartolo are much better at Frescobaldi. Ross is great for Scarlatti though, I have to say.

[@larschanel5698]

Sorry, but no one can compete with Ghielmi's or Mencoboni's interpretations of Frescobaldi's works. The whole thing is so not interesting and the historische aufführungspraxis is neglected, especially with the thrills and mordents. Also the harpsichord is totally not the right one and does not sing at all. At Schola Cantorum Basiliensis we strive to play that sort of repertoaire specifically on the early italian harpsichords, preferably Roberto Livi's copy of Celestini. Try to listen for example Mencoboni's execution of Toccata Seconda by Frescobaldi. You shall understand my point after you hear it.

[@philippeyared2050]

I will look for that. I have purchased Alessandrini's album which I love. That said (hold that flame please) for the 12 Partite sopra l'Aria di Ruggiero (which is naturally the greatest work of all music), I prefer Rafael Puyana, in no small part because he "improves" it by repeating the Aria at the end, for my untrained ears in another key and that works very well I find. It is available somewhere on KZbin

[@Hamstray]

I never got why Scott Ross is held in such high regard to the point of cult status. Never came across any recording of his that strike me as particularly interesting. Mencoboni's is great though. I prefer the sound of Livi's Guarracino.

[@jansteen72]

Don’t forget Laura Alvini’s recording of the 1615 first book, a gorgeous performance

[@jlp1124]

Une pépite ! Fluide, envoûtant et puissant à la fois. Interprétation remarquable !

[@hubertlaforge5092]

À une question posée : attention, le clavecin illustré ici (extérieur vert feuille) est celui du château d'Assas. Celui qui a servi à cet enregistrement est un Jean-Louis Val. Serait-ce le modèle italien que m'avait fait connaître Jean-Louis, années '65- '70, à l'atelier de Hubert Bédard au Conservatoire rue de Madrid à l'époque. Sonne admirablement en mésotonique accordé 415 et réglé par David Ley selon la pochette. Ceci est le dernier CD de Scott : en nous quittant début mars '89 (marquant ensemble son anniversaire, le dernier, bien conscient que sa fin approchait), il nous disait '''En m'envolant d'ici (amené en voiture par Florence et notre fille Suzanne) je m'arrête à Paris pour y enregistrer Frescobaldi, puis ce sera Rome pour un film et récital que vous verrez au Canada aussi au moment ... le plus inattendu''. Florence et H. Québec

[@richardcleveland8549]

Very nice; thanks for posting this. I knew Frescobaldi's work only from an elderly recording of music for brass and organ (or percussion), paired with Giovanni Gabrielli, recorded, I think, in St. Mark's. These pieces certainly are more contemplative than the ones on my LP, but I think they're a fine example of the late Renaissance. While I will confess to a preference for livelier works for brass and organ or percussion, these are lovely in their way and it's too bad to see them condemned as lacking "any redeeming interest." As Prince Orlofsky says, "Chacun a son gout!" I listened to these after Scott Ross' Book 1 of the WTC, and am going on to his Book 2 WTC.

[@melzlink4100]

They are brilliant! From one of the best composers of all time!

[@richardcleveland8549]

@@melzlink4100 I agree. And it's a great, great tragedy about Scott Ross. The Scarlatti keyboard sonatas are some of my favorites from the Baroque, and I listened to his complete recordings of them twice during very boring weeks at work; they kept me going. He was a fine, fine harpsichordist.

[@excelsior999]

Just a minor point, but I believe that virtually every language and culture has a variant of "Chacun a son gout!". Could some linguist or polyglot confirm this?

[@marcoscarteddu8188]

Ho sentito eseguire Girolamo Frescobaldi da altri interpreti.... Poi ho sentito queste toccate da Scott Ross al cembalo ed è stato come essere accecati da un lampo ; ho pensato che Frescobaldi le avrebbe suonate esattamente così !!! Scott Ross è entrato nello spirito di questo grande genio musicale , se ne è impadronito e ci ha fatto il dono inestimabile di una interpretazione stupefacente , miracolosa , che sarà impossibile anche solo eguagliare ...non potremo essergliene mai abbastanza grati ...🙏🙏🙏

[@jean-lucpernel2202]

MERCI POUR ce précieux témoignage du grand Scott Ross,ce disque [à ma connaissance ]n'a pas encore été réédité par Warner Classics,espérons qu'il le fasse [après le coffret Bach ,et l'intégrale Scarlatti], musicalement votre.

[@clairebuchet2251]

Qui peut faire mieux que Scott Ross,? Vraiment?

[@pierre-adrienbalestro1351]

Quelle merveille 🤩 !

[@Tizohip]

omg

[@gerardbegni2806]

The toccatas of Frescobaldi are splendidly rendereed by Scott Ross. If not played perfectly , they seem without interest.

[@dietmarfriedmann195]

Eine congeniale Wiedergabe von Frescobaldis Toccaten und Tänzen. Ein Glücksfall.

[@alessandro6024]

Splendida musica 😎

[@PETROSkbls]

Superb!

[@Pony_ezpumi]

Bello. mil gracias

[@hubertlaforge6724]

Scott avait tout compris. Les tierces justes du mésotonique sont divines.

[@philippeyared2050]

Vous devez avoir raison. Je vais la ressortir celle-là !

[@RitaPas]

which instrument was he playing?

[@MathieuPrevot]

Il s'agit de l'interprétation des deux livres des Toccatas et danses de Girolamo Frescobaldi par Scott Ross au clavecin accordé « en mésotonique classique à huit tierces majeures pures » (sic, selon le livret Emi). L'enregistrement a été effectué à Paris, salle Blanqui, les 9 et 10 mars 1989, report en numérique CD Emi

[@RitaPas]

@@MathieuPrevot thank you: can you name the builder / copy ?

[@MathieuPrevot]

@@RitaPas ? Emi.

[@RitaPas]

@@MathieuPrevot sorry, I meant the builder of the instrument

[@Hamstray]

sounds like Giusti

[@hankdusommeil1065]

💚💚💚

[@ronwalker4849]

FRESCOBALDI ALWAYS SEEMED LIKE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME WITH NO MUSICAL IDEAS OR EVENTS. JUST DIDLE, DIDLE, DIDLE. BUT THE WELL TUNED INSTRUMENT HERE SOUNDS GOOD, EVEN IF THE MUSIC LACKS ANY REDEEMING INTEREST..

[@jcastano]

No need to shout

[@jcastano]

Too bad for you that you're so sensitive -- no one made a rule, just reminded us of manners ;-)

[@mikekeyes6102]

I

[@vaalpenspiet]

YOU ARE A COMPLETE PHILISTINE ALBEIT THAT YOU WRITE WELL.

[@vaalpenspiet]

YOU ARE A COMPLETE PHILISTINE, ALBEIT THAT YOU WRITE WELL.

[@Daniel.W.Bridge]

Gabrieli Monteverdi Frescobaldi, the roots of Baroque Music