Immerse yourself in the intricate and profound world of Johann Jakob Froberger with his captivating album "Méditation." Released on October 20, 2017, under the FLORA label, this collection of Froberger's masterful compositions offers a rich and diverse listening experience that spans a little over an hour and fourteen minutes. Froberger, a renowned German composer and keyboardist of the Baroque era, showcases his virtuosity and emotional depth through a variety of musical forms, including toccatas, canzonas, partitas, fantasias, capriccios, ricercars, and tombeaux.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of Froberger's works, drawn from his published collections and manuscripts, including pieces from "Libro secondo di toccate, fantasie, canzone, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, et altre partite" and "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande." Each track is a testament to Froberger's innovative spirit and technical brilliance, blending intricate counterpoint, expressive melodies, and rhythmic vitality.
Highlights of the album include the meditative "Meditation faite sur ma mort future" from the Partita in D Major, the haunting "Tombeau in C Minor" composed in memory of Monsieur Blancheroche, and the dramatic "Lamento sopra la dolorosa perdita della Real Maestà di Ferdinando IV Rè de Romani" from the Partita in C Major. These pieces, along with the lively gigues, elegant courantes, and stately sarabandes, offer a comprehensive exploration of Froberger's musical genius.
"Méditation" is not just a collection of Baroque keyboard music; it is a journey through the mind and soul of one of the most influential composers of the 17th century. Froberger's works, characterized by their emotional depth and technical complexity, continue to captivate audiences and inspire musicians to this day. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of Baroque music or a newcomer eager to explore the rich tapestry of this historical period, "Méditation" promises an enriching and unforgettable musical experience.
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Tracks
Toccata in D Minor, FbWV 102 - No. 2 of "Parte prima" from "Libro secondo di toccate, fantasie, canzone, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, et altre partite, Vienna, 1649"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Canzona in G Minor, FbWV 302 - No. 2 of "Parte terza" from "Libro secondo di toccate, fantasie, canzone, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, et altre partite, Vienna, 1649"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in D Major, FbWV 620: I. Meditation faite sur ma mort future, laquelle se joüe lentement avec discrétion - Memento mori Froberger - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in D Major, FbWV 620: II. Gigue - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in D Major, FbWV 620: III. Courante - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in D Major, FbWV 620: IV. Sarabande - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Toccata in C Major, FbWV 109 - No. 3 of "Prima parte" from "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande, Vienna, 1656"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Tombeau in C Minor, FbWV 632 - Tombeau fait à Paris sur la mort de Monsieur Blancheroche, lequel se joüe fort lentement à la discrétion sans observer aucune mesure - from the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Fantasia in A Minor, FbWV 206 - No. 6 of "Parte seconda" from "Libro secondo di toccate, fantasie, canzone, allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue, et altre partite, Vienna, 1649"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Capriccio in D Minor, FbWV 510Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Ricercar in G Minor, FbWV 405 - Ricercar 5 from "Libro - terzo - di capricci e ricercate, Vienna, 1657-1658"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in E Minor, FbWV 627: I. Allemande, faite en passant le Rhin dans une barque en grand péril, laquelle se joüe lentement à la discretion - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in E Minor, FbWV 627: II. Courante - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in E Minor, FbWV 627: III. Sarabande - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in E Minor, FbWV 627: IV. Gigue - From the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in C Major, FbWV 612: I. Lamento sopra la dolorosa perdita della Real Maestà di Ferdinando IV Rè de Romani - No. 6 of "Quarta parte" from "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande, Vienna, 1656"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in C Major, FbWV 612: II. Gigue - No. 6 of "Quarta parte" from "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande, Vienna, 1656"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in C Major, FbWV 612: III. Courante - No. 6 of "Quarta parte" from "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande, Vienna, 1656"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Partita in C Major, FbWV 612: IV. Sarabande - No. 6 of "Quarta parte" from "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande, Vienna, 1656"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Toccata in F Major, FbWV 110 - No. 4 of "Prima parte" from "Libro quarto di toccate, ricercari, capricci, allemande, gigue, courante, sarabande, Vienna, 1656"Johann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
Tombeau in F Minor, FbWV 633 - Lamentation faite sur la mort très douloureuse de Sa Majesté Impériale, Ferdinand le troisième - from the Berlin Sing-Akademie SA 4450 ManuscriptJohann Jakob Froberger, Julien Wolfs
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