Embark on a musical journey with Lautten Compagney's "On the Trail of Marco Polo," a captivating chamber music album released on October 30, 2015, under Deutsche Harmonia Mundi. This enchanting collection spans a little over an hour and immerses you in a rich tapestry of historical and cultural influences, mirroring the legendary travels of Marco Polo.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the elegant "Pavane Ferrareze" and "Gaillarde Ferrareze" to the lively "Saltarello" and "Dance Song from Yao." Lautten Compagney masterfully blends European and Asian musical traditions, as heard in tracks like "Schlacht - Schach / Horse Race (Chinese Tune)" and "Dragon Dance." The ensemble's virtuosity shines through in intricate pieces such as "Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro II: Sonata quarta" and "Sonata a tre."
With a genre-defying approach, Lautten Compagney offers a unique listening experience that transcends time and borders. "On the Trail of Marco Polo" is a testament to the group's exceptional skill and their ability to breathe new life into historical music, making it a compelling addition to any music lover's collection.
(P) 2015 Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
Tracks
Pavane FerrarezePierre Phalèse, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Gaillarde FerrarezePierre Phalèse, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
SaltarelloPierre Phalèse, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Non ha'l ciel cotanti lumiGiulio Caccini, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Das vereiste Paar / Sonata in DialogoSalomone Rossi, Eva Mattes, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Kalata alla spagnolaJoan Ambrosio Dalza, Lautten Compagney
Schlacht - Schach / Horse Race (Chinese Tune)Traditional, Eva Mattes, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Folle corDomenico Mazzocchi, Lautten Compagney
Cin / No, no ch'io non mi fidoTarquinio Merula, Eva Mattes, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
The Chinese Lantern, Pt. 1Traditional, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Sonata a treFrancesco Turini, Lautten Compagney
The Chinese Lantern, Pt. 2Traditional, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
CanzonFrancesco Cavalli, Lautten Compagney
Dance Song from YaoTraditional, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Si dolce è il tormentoClaudio Monteverdi, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Sonate concertate in stil moderno, libro II: Sonata quartaDario Castello, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Come dolci hoggi l'aurettaClaudio Monteverdi, Lautten Compagney
Pur ti miroClaudio Monteverdi, Lautten Compagney
Dragon DanceTraditional, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner
Chinesisches CoupletKarl Valentin, Eva Mattes, Lautten Compagney, Wolfgang Katschner