Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 18th-century music with Montserrat Figueras' captivating album, "Music at the Time of Beaumarchais." Released on January 6, 2017, under the naïve classique label, this exquisite collection spans a variety of genres, including medieval and Gregorian chant, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that will transport you back in time.
Featuring a diverse range of compositions, the album includes works by renowned composers such as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. From the stirring overture of "Orfeo ed Euridice" to the delicate beauty of "Ariette Italiane," each track showcases Figueras' remarkable vocal prowess and her deep connection to the music of this era. The album also includes instrumental pieces, such as the Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major and the String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, providing a well-rounded musical experience.
With a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, "Music at the Time of Beaumarchais" is a testament to Montserrat Figueras' artistic versatility and her ability to bring historical music to life. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Orfeo ed Euridice: No. 1, ouvertureChristoph Willibald Gluck, La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy, Jean-Claude Malgoire
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major, WoO 36: I. Allegro vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Philippe Cassard, Raphaël Oleg, Miguel Da Silva, Marc Coppey
2 Varied Themes and 12 Minuets, Op. 11: No. 11, Andante maestosoFernando Sor, José Miguel Moreno
Quartuor in E-Flat Major, Op. 2 No. 1: I. Largo allegro moderatoHyacinthe Jadin, Quatuor Mosaïques, Erich Höbarth
Requiem, K. 626: No. 3, Rex tremendaeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, La Capella Reial De Catalunya, Le Concert Des Nations, Jordi Savall
Sérénade in D Major, Op. 41: VI. Allegro vivace e desinvoltoLudwig van Beethoven, Emmanuel Pahud, Eric Le Sage
Ariette Italiane "Ti ricordi che giurasti"Fernando Sor, Montserrat Figueras, José Miguel Moreno
Concerto pour piano No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Orchestre De Chambre De Prague, Paul Badura-Skoda
String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Op. 5: I. Allegro non tantoPierre Vachon, Quatuor Les Adieux, Mary Utiger
Keybord Sonatas: No. 32 in G Minor, AllegroAntonio Soler, Bob van Asperen
Concerto pour violoncelle in G Major, G. 480: II. AdagioLuigi Boccherini, Ensemble Baroque De Limoges, Christophe Coin
Les noces de Figaro, K. 492: No. 4, 1, Air de BarbarinaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Laurence Monteyrol, Budapest Symphonie Orchestra, Andras Dery
Les sept dernière paroles du Christ, Hob. XX:1: No. 5, Sonate IVJoseph Haydn, Le Concert Des Nations, Jordi Savall