Ars Antiqua Austria / Gunar Letzbor
Partite a 3
- Type CD
- Label Challenge Classics
- UPC 0608917238129
- Catalog number CC 72381
- Release date 29 April 2011
About the album
When choosing the selection for our first CD with music by Fux, we came to the conclusion that we would under no circumstances play the church sonatas. They were primarily composed for the Court Chapel, the Hofkapelle, where the music was scored for an exceptionally large ensemble. The choral violins were supported by organ, cello, double bass and bassoon in continuo. ARS ANTIQUA AUSTRIA is first and foremost a chamber ensemble and seldom plays in a larger formation. Our strength lies rather in ensemble music scored for soloists. Thus the partitas positively thrust themselves into our attention. They were composed for the chamber and widely known outside the Hofkapelle as well. Although some partitas have come down to us in choral setting, other sources suggest soloist performance. The greater virtuosity of the individual parts likewise lends credence to a version scored for soloist playing.
So where does the strength of these compositions lie? Let us hearken to the words of the master himself: ““Because the unrestrained composition, even if it is apt as well to tickle the ears of the layman, will in no way ever satisfy the refined taste of the cognoscenti, because the latter demand not only a successful idea, but compliance with laws as well.” The appeal to the connoisseur without disregarding the amateur is the distinguishing characteristic of Fux’s compositional style. Even after many repetitions during rehearsals we were astonished at the skill with which Fux unites both harmony and melody in homophone and counterpoint compositional technique and always retains the correct sense of proportion. Not one note is too many, nor a note too few. The beauty is universal and lies in the interaction all the factors participating in the musical expression. (Gunar Letzbor in the linernotes with the CD)
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11Partita ex b K 319 Introduzione, Allegro
00:46 -
12Partita ex b K 319 Contraffattrice, Un poco Allegro
03:15 -
13Partita ex b K 319 Menuet ? Trio - Menuet
02:11 -
14Partita ex b K 319 Bourrée
00:55 -
15Partita ex b K 319 Gigue
01:25 -
16Partita ex g K 320 Sonata, Andante
02:23 -
17Partita ex g K 320 Allegro
01:50 -
18Partita ex g K 320 Sarabande
01:19 -
19Partita ex g K 320 Passacaglia
02:35 -
110Partita ex G K 321 - Intrada in canone Allegro
01:01 -
111Partita ex G K 321 - Intrada in canone Largo
01:08 -
112Partita ex G K 321 - Intrada in canone Allegro
01:01 -
113Partita ex G K 321 - Intrada in canone Menuet 1 ? Menuet 2 ? Menuet 1 da capo
02:16 -
114Partita ex G K 321 - Intrada in canone Rondeau, Allegro ma Comodamente
01:46 -
115Partita ex d K 322 Ouverture
02:20 -
116Partita ex d K 322 Entrée
01:04 -
117Partita ex d K 322 Menuet - Trio -Menuet da capo
01:49 -
118Partita ex d K 322 Siciliana
01:41 -
119Partita ex d K 322 Gigue
00:53 -
120Partita ex C K 323 Les Cambattans
01:32 -
121Partita ex C K 323 Les vainqueurs
00:55 -
122Partita ex C K 323 Perpetuum mobile
01:11 -
123Partita ex C K 323 Menuett ? Gavotte ? Menuet da capo
01:33 -
124Partita ex C K 323 Rigaudon 1 ? Rigaudon 2 ? Rigaudon 1 da capo
01:34 -
125Partita E 64 Capriccio, Presto ? Grave ? da capo
04:36 -
126Partita E 64 Vivace
01:44 -
127Partita E 64 Menuet ? Trio ? Menuet da capo
02:06 -
128Partita E 64 Finale
00:57 -
129Partita ex D K 326 - Sinfonia Vivace
02:39 -
130Partita ex D K 326 - Sinfonia Adagio
01:24 -
131Partita ex D K 326 - Sinfonia Presto
01:56 -
132Partita ex D K 326 - Sinfonia Allemande, Allegro
03:05 -
133Partita ex D K 326 - Sinfonia Sarabande
01:53 -
134Partita ex D K 326 - Sinfonia Gigue
01:22 -
135Partita ex C K 331 Turcaria
01:47 -
136Partita ex C K 331 Passa Gallia, Andante
03:18 -
137Partita ex C K 331 Janitshara
01:22 -
138Partita ex C K 331 Posta turcica
01:36
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